Around 2,000 people who are holders of the honours such as MBEs and OBEs - from the UK and Commonwealth - formed part of the congregation.
The King and Queen have arrived at St Paul's Cathedral in central London for a service of dedication for the Order of the British Empire. Established by King George V in 1917 to reward outstanding contributions to the war effort - it now recognises the work of people from all walks of life. Around 2,000 people who are holders of the royal honours such as MBEs and OBEs - from the UK and Commonwealth - formed part of the congregation.
Awards of the Royal Victorian Order are in the King's gift and are bestowed independently of Downing Street to people who have served the monarch or the Royal Family in a personal way. He said the King seemed in 'very good spirits indeed' and was 'looking very well' as they spoke during the ceremony. The monarch, who is receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer, was given permission by his doctors to return to public duties last month.
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