On behalf of the Burgesses of Guild of the City of Aberdeen, the Lord Dean wishes to pass on her congratulation to Burgess Paul Meallor who was appointed a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) in the New Years Honours List for services to royal music.
The LVO is a personal gift given by the King. He is the first composer since Sir Arthur Bliss in 1969 to be recognised in this manner. Prof Mealor LVO CStJ FRSA CLJ was also awarded a Coronation Medal to mark his contributions to the Coronation service at Westminster Abbey in 2023.
I am sure all Burgesses will agree that this is a well deserved honour for Paul.