Kate & Harry's Special Recognition - But Not for William

Prince William doesn't have the Royal Victorian Order (RVO) honor yet.

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RVO is given for personal service to the monarch.

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The RVO was instituted by Queen Victoria in 1896.

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Prince Charles currently holds the RVO as the monarch.

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Prince William has other important honors, including the Order of the Garter and the Order of the Thistle.

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Kate Middleton succeeded him as Colonel of the Irish Guards.

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Prince William and Kate plan to deepen their relationship with Welsh communities.

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