The duke of Edinburgh has been presented with his Australian medal . The Queen gave him the honour of a companion of the Order of Australia . The citation stated that the Duke ' has served Australia with honour ' . Abbott 's decision to award him with the honour was controversial . He was criticised by members of his government as well as the public .
The Duke of Edinburgh has been presented with his Australian knighthood . The Queen gave him the insignia of a Knight of the Order of Australia . The citation said that the Duke 'has served Australia with distinction ' Tony Abbott 's decision to award him with the honour was controversial . He was criticised by members of his government as well as the public .