It's not technically an "award", but part of the service name given on formation, if formed under the auspices of a king or queen (the Royal Navy was, the British Army was not, the latter being formed of regiments having an individual "Royal" prefix).
The prefix "Royal" is typically awarded to military units by royal decree or by a royal family member, signifying a special connection or favor with the reigning monarch or royal family. It is often given in recognition of exceptional service, bravery, or loyalty to the crown.
Prefixal- (all or toward) e.g. always, alliterationSuffix-al (being, of or pertaining to) e.g. loyal, royal, mayoral
The word royal is sometimes a noun, for example: He's a royal, the nephew of the prince. Royal can also be an adjective, as in 'royal family' or 'royal decree'.
I think that that royal winked at you. The Royal Flush won that hand.
France does not have a royal family.
Tagalog Translation of ROYAL PALACE: palasyo ng kaharian
In 1773, the Royal Society recognized Priestley's achievements in natural philosophy by awarding him the Copley Medal.
Royal Military Police was created in 1946.
Royal Tunbridge Wells and Royal Lemington Spa
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo was created in 1949.
Royal Roads Military College ended in 1995.
Royal Roads Military College was created in 1940.
Royal Military College of Canada was created in 1876.
Royal Military School of Music was created in 1857.
Royal Hibernian Military School was created in 1769.
Royal School of Military Engineering was created in 1812.
The motto of Royal Military Police is 'Exemplo Ducemus'.
It is for gifted and talented ballet dancers