Media Room: Defence Alert

VC WINNER TO MEET THE QUEEN

What:              Australian SAS Trooper Mark Donaldson, VC meets Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

When:             12.15pm Tuesday 10 November 2009 (London, UK time).

Where:            Windsor Castle, Windsor.

Who:               Trooper Donaldson will be available to speak to the media following his 15-minute audience with the Queen.

Trooper Mark Donaldson, VC is currently in the UK to participate in official Remembrance Day commemorations and to meet with fellow VC holders through the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association.  

Media note:

Please contact Major David Harris on +61 (0) 409 905 297 to register your interest in speaking to Trooper Mark Donaldson, VC after the event.

Media contact:

Australia - Defence Media Liaison:                    02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664

United Kingdom - Major David Harris:                              +61 (0) 409 905 297