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 King George VI (above that of King George V)
Awarded by
King George VI
TypeRoyal Family Order
RibbonRose pink
EligibilityFemale members of the British royal family
Awarded forAt His Majesty's pleasure

Ribbon

Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Alexandra are the only surviving recipients.

Appearance

The insignia, an enamel portrait of the king surrounded by diamonds, is worn on a bow of rose pink ribbon.[1]

List of known recipients

See also

References
  1. "Royal Family Orders". Official website of the British monarchy. Royal Household. Archived from the original on 7 March 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  2. Photograph at National Portrait Gallery
  3. Photograph at National Portrait Gallery
  4. Patterson, Stephen (1996). Royal Insignia: British and Foreign Orders of Chivalry from the Royal Collection. London: Merrell Holberton. p. 144. ISBN 9781858940250. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  5. Debrett's Peerage & Baronetage 2008, Debrett's, 2008, p. 97, ISBN 9781870520805
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