At the first investiture for the Duke of Cambridge on 17 October 2013, Maj (Retd) Hemchandra Rai BEM was presented the MBE, for his dedicated commitment to Headquarter Brigade of Gurkhas, as Deputy Chief of Staff. Maj (Retd) Hemchandra Rai BEM was one of 88 recipients on the day to receive medals.
Maj (Retd) and Mrs Hemchandra Rai BEM with two QGOOs at Buckingham Palace
