The Queen wrote in a personal message: "It is with great pleasure, on behalf of a grateful nation, that I award the George Cross to the National Health Services of the United Kingdom. This award recognises all NHS staff, past and present, across all disciplines and all four nations.
The monarch penned a private note: "It is with great delight, on behalf of a thankful people, that I confer the George Cross upon the National Health Services of the United Kingdom. This honor acknowledges all NHS personnel, both current and former, across various fields and all four nations.