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The Royal Victorian Order (French: Ordre royal de Victoria) is a dynastic order of knighthood established in 1896 by Queen Victoria. It recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch, members of the royal family, or to any viceroy or senior representative of the monarch.
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List of knights commander of the Royal Victorian Order appointed by Victoria. The Royal Victorian Order is an order of knighthood awarded by the sovereign of the United Kingdom and several Commonwealth realms. It is granted personally by the monarch and recognises personal service to the monarchy, the Royal Household, royal family members, and ...
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List of officers of the Royal Victorian Order. The Royal Victorian Order is an order of knighthood awarded by the sovereign of the United Kingdom and several Commonwealth realms. It is granted personally by the monarch and recognises personal service to the monarchy, the Royal Household, royal family members, and the organisation of important ...
NameDatesThe Lord Parker of Minsmere, GCVO, KCB, ...2021–presentThe 3rd Earl Peel, GCVO, PC, DL2006–2021The Lord Luce, KG, GCVO, PC, DL2000–2006The 7th Lord Camoys, GCVO, PC, DL1998–2000The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood established in 1896 by Queen Victoria. It recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch, members of the royal family, or to any viceroy or senior representative of the monarch.
In order, the ranks are: Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GCVO) Knight or Dame Commander (KCVO) or (DCVO, for women) Commander (CVO) Lieutenant (LVO) Member (MVO) Royal Victorian Medal. The Royal Victorian Medal was set up at the same time as the order.
History of the Order. The Royal Victorian Order was established by Queen Victoria in 1896 as a personal award to recognise “distinguished personal service” to the Monarch and her household. It was the first Order of Chivalry that was given at the sole discretion of the Sovereign; the government, at the time, having almost complete control ...
Apr 10, 2024 · List of knights and dames commander of the Royal Victorian Order appointed by Elizabeth II (2003–2022) Last updated April 10, 2024. The star of a Knight or Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order. The Royal Victorian Order is an order of knighthood awarded by the sovereign of the United Kingdom and several Commonwealth realms.
