In line with directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Commander of the Royal Australian Navy Admiral Russell Archaldez was decorated with King Abdul-Aziz medal of the first grade. Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz, the Assistant Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General for Military Affairs handed over the medal to the Australian Naval Commander.