Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
The BTPHG is very pleased to note that HM The King has approved the award of Commander of the Royal Victorian Order to the Chief Constable, British Transport Police, in the Demise Honours list published today. The Chief Constable, Lucy D’Orsi CVO QPM was National Coordinating Gold Commander for the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen last year. The whole nation witnessed policing at its very best in the aftermath of the death of the Queen. Operation London Bridge was an event that was many years in the making and involved every Force in the UK.
Chair of the BTPHG, Philip Trendall said: “On behalf of all our members we send our hearty congratulations to her on the announcement of the award.”
Historical Note:
Lucy D’Orsi is only the second Chief Officer of the British Transport Police to be made a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, the last being W B Richards in 1956.
Added to the Honours, Decorations & Medals table.