Royal Family Order of George VI

The Royal Family Order of George VI is an honour that was bestowed on female members of the British royal family by King George VI.

Royal Family Order of George VI
Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Royal Family Order of George VI (above that of George V)
Awarded by
King George VI
TypeRoyal Family Order
CountryUnited Kingdom
RibbonRose pink
EligibilityFemale members of the British royal family
CriteriaAt His Majesty's pleasure
StatusNot awarded since the death of George VI

Ribbon of the Order

Princess Alexandra, The Hon. Lady Ogilvy is the last surviving member after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.

Appearance

The insignia, an enamel portrait of the king surrounded by diamonds, is worn on a bow of rose pink ribbon.

It was provided in two different sizes: the larger version was bestowed on the King's wife and mother, and the second to the other recipients. The first examples were presented two days before the 1937 Coronation, at a family luncheon.

List of known recipients

Size 1:

Size 2:

  • Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, George VI's elder daughter
  • Princess Margaret, George VI's younger daughter
  • The Princess Royal, George VI's sister
  • The Duchess of Gloucester, George VI's sister-in-law
  • The Duchess of Kent, George VI's sister-in-law
  • Princess Alexandra of Kent, George VI's niece

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