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The Most Honourable Order of the Bath |
The Knight or Dame of the Grand Order of the Bath is a British
order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the
ancient ceremony where individuals participated in a vigil of
fasting, prayer and bathing on the day before being knighted.
After 1815 the number of classes and members were increased several times;
the Order now includes three classes in civil and military divisions, which in order
of seniority are:
Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GCB)
Knight or Dame Commander (KCB or DCB)
Companion (CB) |
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Most Noble Order of the Garter |
An exclusive English order of chivalry awarded by the reigning
monarch as either a Knight (KG) or a Lady (LG) of the Garter. |
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His/Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Councillor |
A member of the PC is one of a body of advisors to the reigning
British Sovereign. Formerly, the Council was a powerful institution, but is now
largely ceremonial. Most of its power is held by one of its committees, the
British Government Cabinet. |
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The Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick |
An order of chivalry associated with Ireland. The Order was
created in 1783 by George III. The regular creation of knighthoods of St Patrick
lasted until 1922, when Southern Ireland or Eire became independent. While the
Order technically still exists, no knighthood of St Patrick has been created
since 1934, and the last surviving knight died in 1974. |
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The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India |
Is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The
Order includes members of three classes:
1: Knight Grand Commander (GCSI)
2: Knight Commander (KCSI)
3: Companion (CSI)
so far no appointments have been made since 1947. |
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The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle |
An order of chivalry associated with Scotland. While its
original date of foundation is unknown, James VII (who was also known in England
as King James II) instituted the modern Order in 1687. |