On Thursday 29th June 2023, members of King’s Colour Squadron (KCS) and RAF Music Services were honoured by His Majesty The King at a private investiture event at Buckingham Palace before coming to the RAF Club for a drinks Reception to celebrate with family and friends. 

The King's Colour Squadron Bearer Party and RAF Music Services walked from Buckingham Palace across Green Park to the RAF Club where they were greeted by our President Air Marshal Sir David Walker, who was a Master of the Royal Household and former Equerry to The Late Queen. Sir David thanked all the recipients adding his own personal thoughts on the remarkable part each individual played during the Late Queens Repatriation and State Funeral. 

The Investiture event saw the KCS Bearer Party, which accompanied Her Late Majesty from Edinburgh Airport to RAF Northolt, receive recognition from His Majesty The King through the personal bestowal of The Royal Victorian Order. Likewise, the Principal Director of Music (RAF) Wing Commander Piers Morrell OBE and Senior Drum Major Warrant Officer Paul Phelan were appointed Members of the Royal Victorian Order for their involvement in the ceremonial aspects of the funeral for Her Late Majesty The Queen.

It was a privilege for the RAF Club to be a part of this special day and we congratulate all those who received awards.