The King has presented Elizabeth Emblems to family members of public servants who died in the line of duty.
In an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Charles spoke to relatives before handing them the national form of recognition.
The family members in attendance were from individuals killed from the 1970s to 2013.
The Elizabeth Emblem, which was introduced in 2024, is the civilian equipment of the Elizabeth Cross.
King Charles presented the Emblem to Eamonn McNulty, the brother of Detective Constable Patrick McNulty
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It recognises members of the UK Armed Forces who were killed as a result of a terrorist attack or who died in action.
The design of the Elizabeth Emblem features a rosemary wreath surrounded by the Tudor Crown.
The wreath is seen as a traditional symbol of remembrance.
Elizabeth Emblems were first awarded in December 2024 to the next of kin of 38 fallen emergency service personnel.
King Charles presented an Elizabeth Emblem to Elizabeth Elliott, the widow of Reserve Constable Trevor Elliott
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On the emblem, it reads: "For a life given in service," and has the name of the person for whom it is in memoriam inscribed on its reverse.
The King presented the awards in a moving ceremony, just before he celebrated his birthday in South Wales.
Charles was seen waving on his 77th birthday as he stepped out in front of crowds alongside Queen Camila.
Their majesties celebrated the day by meeting members of the local community at Cyfarthfa Castle near Merthyr Tydfil.
King Charles speaking to Elaine Bell whose father, Reserve Constable James Ferguson, was killed in the line of duty
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Charles officially opened the South Wales Metro Depot in Taff's Well, the heart of the South Wales Metro Project.
The King took to the driver's seat for a tram-train journey before meeting with Transport for Wales staff.
The Taff's Well Depot maintains 36 tram-trains, bringing together skilled mechanics, technicians, operational staff and cleaning crews.
The First Minister of Wales welcomed Charles before boarding one of the new tram-trains.
The King handed the Elizabeth Emblem to Bertha McDougall, the widow of Reserve Constable Lindsay McDougall
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The vehicle His Majesty boarded is officially named Myddfai in reference to a small Carmarthenshire village near the monarch's former Welsh Home.
Over £1billion has been invested, making it one of the most significant transport projects in Wales for a generation.
The King then toured the depot's facilities before having a group photo with Transport for Wales staff.
The castle celebrated its 200th anniversary with the reception, alongside His Majesty's birthday.
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