The Order now consists of the Sovereign, the Grand Master (currently The Duke of Kent) and includes three classes which were all created with the Order in 1818. Someone will receive an ‘honorary award’ if they have given service to the UK and they’re not British or a national of a country where The King is Head of State.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is responsible for the Order and nominations should be made to them. This could be, for example, senior diplomats for exceptional service, outstanding contributions to major International Organisations and the Sovereign’s Representatives in Commonwealth Realms. It was originally bestowed solely upon those in high positions in the Mediterranean (Malta and the Ionian Islands) but now recognises service to the UK, overseas or internationally, or in relation to Foreign and Commonwealth affairs. The Order of St Michael and St George was founded in 1818.
The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George The ‘Home Chapel’ of the Order is the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace. The Order is restricted to 24 members as well as additional foreign recipients. Appointments to the Order are the Sovereign’s personal gift and ministerial advice is not required. The Order of Merit, founded in 1902 by King Edward VII, is a special mark of honour conferred by the Sovereign on individuals of exceptional distinction in the arts, learning, sciences and other areas such as public service. Members and Medallists of the Order are able to request use of the Chapel for weddings, baptisms and memorial services. The ‘Home Chapel’ of the Order is The King’s Chapel of the Savoy. The Order is divided into five grades of membership: The Order is used to recognise a wide variety of service to the Sovereign and the Royal Family. Appointments to the Order can be seen in a section of the New Year and Birthday Honours Lists, and are also made on other occasions throughout the year. All awards bestowed as part of the Order are given at the discretion of the Sovereign and not on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Royal Victorian Order was founded by Queen Victoria in 1896. Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
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