The Queen's Diamond Jubilee is awarded to those in the Armed Forces and emergency services, and to prison service personnel.

The following people will be eligible for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal:

Members of the Armed Forces (regular and reserves) who have completed five full calendar years of service on 6 February 2012.

Emergency services personnel who have been in paid service, retained or in a voluntary capacity, who have to face the prospect of dealing with emergencies as part of their conditions of service, and have completed five full calendar years of service on 6 February 2012.

Operational prison services personnel who regularly face difficult and sometimes emergency situations and have completed five full calendar years of service on 6 February 2012.

All Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) who are in service on 6 February 2012 and have completed five full calendar years of service.

Living holders of the Victoria Cross and George Cross. Members of the Royal Household.;

Holders of the Victoria Cross or George Cross.