Gwen Mayor, a Dunblane primary school teacher who was killed while trying to protect her pupils during Britain’s worst mass shooting, and a police officer stabbed to death in the line of duty, are among more than 100 public servants who have been awarded the Elizabeth Emblem.
The award was created last year and is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross, which recognises members of the UK Armed Forces who died in action or as a result of a terrorist attack.
In total, 106 people, including firefighters, overseas workers, and other public servants have been named as recipients of the prestigious emblem.
The award is given to their next of kin at a ceremony, which King Charles hosted for the first round of recipients.
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