King Charles III in Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. PA
King Charles III in Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. PA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for the committal service. PA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for the committal service. PA
The hearse arrives at Windsor Castle for the committal service. Getty Images
The hearse arrives at Windsor Castle for the committal service. Getty Images
Flowers are seen on the hearse as it arrives at Windsor Castle. AP
Flowers are seen on the hearse as it arrives at Windsor Castle. AP
King Charles and Prince William join the procession in the Quadrangle inside Windsor Castle. AFP
King Charles and Prince William join the procession in the Quadrangle inside Windsor Castle. AFP
The procession, led by the dismounted detachment of the Household Cavalry, followed by massed Pipes and Drums of Scottish and Irish regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas, the Royal Air Force and the Band of the Grenadier Guards, arrives at Windsor Castle. Getty Images
The procession, led by the dismounted detachment of the Household Cavalry, followed by massed Pipes and Drums of Scottish and Irish regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas, the Royal Air Force and the Band of the Grenadier Guards, arrives at Windsor Castle. Getty Images
The hearse travels along the Long Walk as it makes its way to Windsor Castle. Reuters
The hearse travels along the Long Walk as it makes its way to Windsor Castle. Reuters
The ceremonial procession travels down the Long Walk in Windsor. PA
The ceremonial procession travels down the Long Walk in Windsor. PA
The hearse travels to Windsor. Reuters
The hearse travels to Windsor. Reuters
The royal corgis await the cortege at Windsor Castle. Reuters
The royal corgis await the cortege at Windsor Castle. Reuters
A member of the Coldstream Guards walks past flowers at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. AP
A member of the Coldstream Guards walks past flowers at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. AP
A mourner throws a flower towards Queen Elizabeth's hearse as it is driven to Windsor from London. Reuters
A mourner throws a flower towards Queen Elizabeth's hearse as it is driven to Windsor from London. Reuters
Members of the royal family pay their respects as the hearse carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in London. Reuters
Members of the royal family pay their respects as the hearse carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in London. Reuters
The state gun carriage carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrives at Wellington Arch during the ceremonial procession following her state funeral. PA
The state gun carriage carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrives at Wellington Arch during the ceremonial procession following her state funeral. PA
The funeral procession marches down The Mall following the service at Westminster Abbey. AP
The funeral procession marches down The Mall following the service at Westminster Abbey. AP
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried from her state funeral at Westminster Abbey. PA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried from her state funeral at Westminster Abbey. PA
King Charles walks with Princess Anne, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth as it is pulled on a gun carriage through the streets of London following her funeral service. AP
King Charles walks with Princess Anne, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth as it is pulled on a gun carriage through the streets of London following her funeral service. AP
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince George, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stand outside Westminster Abbey after the funeral. PA
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince George, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stand outside Westminster Abbey after the funeral. PA
Buckingham Palace household staff pay their respects. AFP
Buckingham Palace household staff pay their respects. AFP
Mourners pause for two minutes' silence during the funeral service in London. Reuters
Mourners pause for two minutes' silence during the funeral service in London. Reuters
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the sovereign's orb and sceptre, arrives in Westminster Abbey. AP
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the sovereign's orb and sceptre, arrives in Westminster Abbey. AP
Prince William, his wife Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at Westminster Abbey. AP
Prince William, his wife Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at Westminster Abbey. AP
Members of the public watch the funeral from Horse Guards Road in London. PA
Members of the public watch the funeral from Horse Guards Road in London. PA
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaking during the funeral. PA
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaking during the funeral. PA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into Westminster Abbey, followed by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla for the state funeral in London. PA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into Westminster Abbey, followed by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla for the state funeral in London. PA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey. Getty
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey. Getty
King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward arrive at Westminster Abbey. AFP
King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward arrive at Westminster Abbey. AFP
Prince William and Prince Harry make their way to Westminster Abbey. PA
Prince William and Prince Harry make their way to Westminster Abbey. PA
The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth through central London. PA
The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth through central London. PA
Members of the public on the Mall become emotional during the funeral. PA
Members of the public on the Mall become emotional during the funeral. PA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on a gun carriage for her state funeral service in central London. AP
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on a gun carriage for her state funeral service in central London. AP
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth leaves Westminster Hall. AP
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth leaves Westminster Hall. AP
The Yeoman of the Guard arrive in Westminster Abbey. AP
The Yeoman of the Guard arrive in Westminster Abbey. AP
Guests take their seats inside Westminster Abbey in London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
Guests take their seats inside Westminster Abbey in London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
The Royal Marines band marches to Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
The Royal Marines band marches to Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
US President Joe Biden arrives for the funeral. PA
US President Joe Biden arrives for the funeral. PA
French President Emanuel Macron and wife Brigitte walk into Westminster Abbey. PA
French President Emanuel Macron and wife Brigitte walk into Westminster Abbey. PA
Metropolitan Police Officers walk in formation down The Mall in preparation for the state funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty
Metropolitan Police Officers walk in formation down The Mall in preparation for the state funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty
A Pearly king and queen, who raise money for charity, on the procession route in London. AFP
A Pearly king and queen, who raise money for charity, on the procession route in London. AFP
People line the funeral procession route. Getty
People line the funeral procession route. Getty
Mourners take a moment to rest on The Mall in London. Reuters
Mourners take a moment to rest on The Mall in London. Reuters
At 6.28am on the day of her funeral, the final members of the public pay their respects at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth at the Palace of Westminster, London. PA
At 6.28am on the day of her funeral, the final members of the public pay their respects at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth at the Palace of Westminster, London. PA
London's Westminster Abbey on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
London's Westminster Abbey on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
Black Rod, the House of Lords' senior figure, walks through Westminster Hall at 6.30am after paying her respects on the final day of the lying in state at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in London. PA
Black Rod, the House of Lords' senior figure, walks through Westminster Hall at 6.30am after paying her respects on the final day of the lying in state at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in London. PA
Police on patrol in Whitehall before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. EPA
Police on patrol in Whitehall before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. EPA
People in London camp during the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
People in London camp during the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
Vehicles in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London. Getty Images
Vehicles in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London. Getty Images
US President Joe Biden accompanied by the First Lady Jill Biden signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London. PA
US President Joe Biden accompanied by the First Lady Jill Biden signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London. PA
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
The first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska (R) views the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall in London. Getty Images
The first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska (R) views the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall in London. Getty Images
Oman's Sultan Haitham arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
Oman's Sultan Haitham arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati and his wife May sign a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati and his wife May sign a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA

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What are Prince Harry's medals? The meaning behind his military honours

The Duke of Sussex wears medals from his time in the armed forces and for service to the monarch

Farah Andrews
Farah Andrews

September 19, 2022

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The medals worn by Prince Harry at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral have significant meanings.

The prince has four medals, an Afghanistan Service Medal and a Golden, Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medal. From 2005, Prince Harry served in the British military for 10 years, serving two tours in Afghanistan between 2007 to 2008 and 2012 to 2013.

He also has the KCVO Star for the Royal Victorian Order, which represents service to the monarch of the Commonwealth.

Prince Harry, centre, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, along with (in front, from left) King Charles III; Anne, Princess Royal and her son Peter Phillips. AP Photo
Prince Harry, centre, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, along with (in front, from left) King Charles III; Anne, Princess Royal and her son Peter Phillips. AP Photo

Ahead of the funeral, it was announced that Prince Harry would not wear his military uniform as he is no longer a working royal. His representative's statement released on September 13 read: "Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, will wear a morning suit throughout events honouring his grandmother.

"His decade of military service is not determined by the uniform he wears, and we respectfully ask that focus remain on the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II."

He wore his military uniform to attend a vigil for his grandmother in Westminster Hall on September 17.

Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wore a pair of pearl and diamond earrings, which were a gift from Queen Elizabeth II.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP

She wore the same earrings to a joint engagement in Cheshire, England, that she attended with the queen in June 2018, a month after her wedding to Prince Harry.

Meghan spoke about the earrings in her interview with Oprah Winfrey in March last year, describing the gift of "some beautiful pearl earrings and a matching necklace" to wear at their first joint engagement, saying the queen was "warm and inviting".

Who was Alfred Nobel?

The Nobel Prize was created by wealthy Swedish chemist and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel.

  • In his will he dictated that the bulk of his estate should be used to fund "prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind".
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  • Nobel died in 1896 but it took until 1901, following a legal battle over his will, before the first prizes were awarded.
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