Order of Military Merit

In 2017 he was honoured by the French government, receiving the highest French order of military merit, the Legion D’Honneur, for his role in the D-Day landings.

Following his arrival from London - on an aircraft provided by the Royal Canadian Air Force - the duke was presented with the insignia of a Companion of the Order of Canada and Commander of the Order of Military Merit by the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston.

Prince Philip was presented with the Order of Military Merit by the Governor General of Canada The Duke of Edinburgh has arrived in Toronto on a brief visit to Canada where he will present a regiment with a new ceremonial flag.

Following his arrival the duke was presented with the Order of Military Merit by the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston.

He also sent word, through his minister, that, with the consent of Congress, he would make Paul Jones a Knight of the Order of Military Merit.