Queen gives Prince Harry a knighthood in private ceremony at Buckingham Palace

 
The Queen honoured her grandson, Prince Harry (Picture: PA)
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Robin de Peyer4 June 2015

The Queen has given her grandson, Prince Harry, a knighthood in a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

The 30-year-old was officially made a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order - an honour in the personal gift of the Queen which recognises service to her.

It is likely to reflect his role as a working member of the Royal Family.

The honour comes as Harry is set to leave the Army later this month after 10 years of service.

He saw action in Afghanistan twice, most recently in 2012, as an Apache helicopter co-pilot and gunner.

He also launched the Invictus Games - a special sporting competition for people injured while serving in the armed forces.

The inaugural event was held in London last year.

Sentebale, a charity he founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, is another campaign that is close to Harry's heart.

It seeks to help vulnerable children who are victims of poverty and the nation's HIV/Aids epidemic.

The Prince also regularly carries out a number of royal duties.

The RVO knighthood honour is given to people who have served the Queen or the monarchy in a personal way.

These may include family members, officials from the Royal Household and British ambassadors who have helped to organise a state visit.

It was founded by Queen Victoria in April 1896.

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