Congrats.
Point One: No sword!
Point Two: No other medals to be worn - just the ribbons, including the one you've just been given. You will be fitted with a special clip on which HM will put your gong.
Point Three: Make sure the No: 1 fits and - although you don't wear a hat inside - get a decent SD, not one that's just done a tour o/seas.
Point Four: See your bank manager re the overdraft for the new outfit and hat for Mrs NUFC and other female members of the entourage.
Point Five: RAF Club was good advice, also book a table for lunch and make a day of it.
Point Six: Official photographers are expensive but worth it.
Advice already proferred is good.
It's your day - you deserve it - you enjoy it.
PS Follow the Duke of Edinburgh's policy: never pass a toilet!!
Old Duffer