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Various orders of knighthood have been created (see below) as well as awards for military service, bravery, merit, and achievement which take the form of decorations or medals. Most medals are not graded. Each one recognises specific service so there are normally set criteria which must be met.
- Knights Bachelor
- The Most Excellent Order of The British Empire
- Companion of Honour
- The Royal Victorian Order
- Order of Merit
- The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George
- The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of The Thistle
- The Most Noble Order of The Garter
The Imperial Society of Knights Bachelorfounded in 1908 acts as the Registry for Knights Bachelor. The Knights Bachelor do not comprise a Royal Order: it is an appointment. The appointment of Knight Bachelor (to men only) originates from the medieval period. Recipients have the title Sir but do not have post nominal letters. There is no equivalent ...
The Order of the British Empire was established by King George V in 1917 to honour those who had served in a non-combative role and expanded the Order to reward contributions to the Arts, Sciences, Charitable work and Public Service. The Order comprises five classes across both military and civilian divisions. The Order also includes the British Em...
The Order of the Companions of Honour was founded by King George V in 1917 to recognise outstanding achievements in the Arts, Sciences, Medicine and Public Service. There were originally 18 appointments made in 1917 connected to the War effort, including four women. The Order is now restricted to 65 Members from across the Commonwealth, along with ...
The Royal Victorian Order was founded by Queen Victoria in 1896. 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. 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. T...
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. Appointments to the Order are the Sovereign’s personal gift and ministerial advice is not required. The Order is restricted t...
The Order of St Michael and St George was founded in 1818. 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. This could be, for example, senior diplomats for exceptio...
The King is the Sovereign of the Order of the Thistle, and appointments made to the Order are entirely his personal gift, in recognition of men and women who have held public office or have contributed significantly to national life. The honour can only be bestowed upon Scottish nationals. The Order is limited to 16 ordinary members. However, membe...
The knights of the Garterare chosen personally by the Sovereign to honour those who have held public office, who have contributed in a particular way to national life or who have served the Sovereign personally. The Order is limited to 24 members. The ‘Home Chapel’ of the Order is St George’s Chapel, Windsor
Although the Order of the British Empire has by far the highest number of members of the British orders of chivalry, with over 100,000 living members worldwide, there are fewer appointments to knighthoods than in other orders.
Discover the valor and bravery commemorated by British medals of World War I, World War II, and more. Delve into the rich history of these prestigious honors, each representing acts of courage and sacrifice. Learn about Great Britain's Orders of Knighthood and Chilvalry.
The Imperial Service Order. The Most Noble Order of the Garter and the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle are the two oldest Orders and are administered by The College of Arms and the Chancery of the Order of the Thistle with the Court of Lord Lyon.
Foreign citizens occasionally receive honorary knighthoods or damehoods through UK orders; they are not dubbed, and they do not use the style 'Sir' or 'Dame'. Such knighthoods are conferred by The King, on the advice of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, on those who have made an important contribution to relations between their country and ...
The Order of the British Empire is the largest Order of Chivalry in the United Kingdom, recognising outstanding contributions by individuals within their local communities or at a National level. The Officials of the Order are:
