Prince William and Kate Middleton's housekeeper Antonella Fresolone was decorated with the Royal Victorian Medal at a Buckingham Palace investiture ceremony
November 20, 2019 - 07:43 GMT Ainhoa Barcelona The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's long-term housekeeper Antonella Fresolone received a special gong at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday as she was decorated with the Royal Victorian Medal. Miss Fresolone was presented with the honour by none other than Prince William, who led the investiture ceremony in the palace's iconic ballroom.
The royal housekeeper joined the Cambridge household in May 2013, just two months before William and Kate welcomed their first child, Prince George, in July. Miss Fresolone had already worked for the Queen for several years at Buckingham Palace.The Royal Victorian Medal was first established by Queen Victoria in 1896. As part of the Royal Victorian Order, it is a reward for personal service to the sovereign or the royal family, and is the personal gift of the monarch.
Earlier this month, William and Kate's social media team shared a behind-the-scenes look at what happens ahead of an investiture ceremony. Taking to Instagram Stories, they posted a series of photos showing the insignia, all polished and clean and sitting ready in their boxes. The final checks are made by one of the Queen's staff members before the ceremony.
Another image showed the sword, used to dub new knights, being prepared. The start of the ceremony is marked when the Queen's Yeomen enter the Ballroom in their distinctive scarlet embroidered uniforms and the national anthem is sounded. Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Sign up to our newsletter to get all of our celebrity, royal and lifestyle news delivered directly to your inbox.
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