Carlow man is awarded Royal Victorian Medal by The Queen
Carlow’s Pat Carroll who has worked at Buckingham Palace for 60 years has been presented with a gold medal by Queen Elizabeth.
Pat Carroll poses with the medal he received from the queen for his 60 years of service at Buckingham Palace.
Pat started working as a palace messenger on the day of the queen’s coronation in 1953. He worked in the lord chamberlain’s office before becoming a state porter, welcoming guests to events at the palace and today after 60 years the 84-year-old still works part-time as a state porter.
The Royal Victorian Medal was established by Queen Victoria in April 1896 and is issued in recognising personal service to the royal family.
“This was a wonderful surprise. ” Pat said afterwards. “I hadn’t a clue. I’m so proud to have served the queen. It’s been an honour.
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