29 10 668 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alterations in the Royal Arms: 1837 Subject The topic of the resource Heraldry Description An account of the resource Queen Victoria's Accession brought an end to the personal union between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Hanover. Hanover didn't allow women to inherit the crown, so the German kingdom passed to the Duke of Cumberland. As a consequence, the British Royal Arms had to be changed to remove references to Hanover. Letter This is used for general correspondence that doesn't fit into a specialized category (e.g., ministerial submissions). Transcript A transcript of the document. <div style="text-align:right;">Whitehall</div> <div style="text-align:right;">October 27th. 1837.</div> My Lord Duke Her Majesty having been pleased by an Order in Council dated the 26th day of July last to approve of certain alterations to be made in the Royal Arms-I am commanded by Her Majesty to transmit to you the enclosed copy of the said Order, and to signify the Queen's pleasure that Your Grace should give the necessary orders thereupon. <div style="text-align:right;">I have the honor to be</div> <div style="text-align:right;">my Lord Duke</div> <div style="text-align:right;">Your Grace's</div> <div style="text-align:right;">obedient Servant</div> <div style="text-align:right;">J: Russell</div> His Grace The Duke of Norfolk Earl Marshal &c., &c., &c. Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. Lord John Russell (Secretary of State for the Home Department) Recipient(s) Duke of Norfolk (Earl Marshal) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. This text is taken from a handwritten transcript and may not reflect the formatting of the original. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter - Transmitting an Order in Council Making Alterations to the Royal Arms [1837-10-27] Subject The topic of the resource Heraldry Description An account of the resource Letter from Lord John Russell to the Duke of Norfolk transmitting an Order in Council making alterations to the Royal Arms. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lord John Russell (Secretary of State for the Home Department) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived College of Arms I51/127 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1837-10-27 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mark Scott Earl Marshal Heraldry Home Secretary Procedure Royal Arms Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alterations in the Royal Arms: 1837 Subject The topic of the resource Heraldry Description An account of the resource Queen Victoria's Accession brought an end to the personal union between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Hanover. Hanover didn't allow women to inherit the crown, so the German kingdom passed to the Duke of Cumberland. As a consequence, the British Royal Arms had to be changed to remove references to Hanover. Miscellaneous This is used for instruments that don't fit any other categories. Transcript A transcript of the document. Whereas Her Majesty in Council on the twenty first day of July instant was pleased to order that I should appoint some proper persons to attend from time to time the Committee of the Privy Council who are appointed to consider and settle what alterations it may be necessary to make in the Royal Arms in as far as Hanover is concerned. I Bernard Edward Duke of Norfolk Earl Marshal and Hereditary Marshal ofEngland Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter and One of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council do hereby direct and appoint Clarenceux King of Arms Deputy Garter with Richmond and York Heralds to give their attendance accordingly upon the Committee of Council. Given under my hand and seal this twenty second day of July 1837. <div style="text-align:right;">Norfolk E. M.</div> To Clarenceux King of Arms Deputy Garter and Richmond and York Heralds. Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. This text is taken from a handwritten transcript and may not reflect the formatting of the original. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous - Earl Marshal's Instrument Appointing Officers of Arms to Attend a Committee of the Privy Council [1837-07-22] Subject The topic of the resource Heraldry Description An account of the resource Instrument of the Duke of Norfolk appointing Clarenceux King of Arms and Deputy Garter, and Richmond and York Heralds to attend a Committee of the Privy Council for deciding alterations to the Royal Arms in as far as Hanover is concerned. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bernard, 12th Duke of Norfolk (Earl Marshal) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived College of Arms I51/127-128 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1837-07-22 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mark Scott Clarenceux King of Arms Earl Marshal Richmond Herald Royal Arms York Herald Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alterations in the Royal Arms: 1837 Subject The topic of the resource Heraldry Description An account of the resource Queen Victoria's Accession brought an end to the personal union between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Hanover. Hanover didn't allow women to inherit the crown, so the German kingdom passed to the Duke of Cumberland. As a consequence, the British Royal Arms had to be changed to remove references to Hanover. Order in Council Orders in Council are made by the Monarch with the advice of the Privy Council. Transcript A transcript of the document. <div style="text-align:center;">At the Court at St. James's the 21st day of July 1837.</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Present</div> <div style="text-align:center;">The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council</div> It is this day Ordered by Her Majesty in Council, That His Grace The Duke of Norfolk, Hereditary Earl Marshal of England do appoint some proper person to attend from time to time the Committee of the Privy Council who are appointed to consider and settle what alterations it may be necessary to make in the Royal Arms in as far as Hanover is concerned. <div style="text-align:right;">Wm. L. Bathurst</div> Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. This text is taken from a handwritten transcript and may not reflect the formatting of the original. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Order in Council - Alterations in the Royal Arms [1837-07-21] Subject The topic of the resource Heraldry Privy Council Description An account of the resource Order in Council of Queen Victoria directing the Duke of Norfolk to appoint a proper person to attend the Committee of the Privy Council who are to consider alterations to the Royal Arms in as far as Hanover is concerned. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Queen Victoria Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived College of Arms I51/127 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1837-07-21 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mark Scott Earl Marshal Heraldry Monarch Privy Council Royal Arms Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Statutes of the Order of the Bath Subject The topic of the resource Honors Description An account of the resource Material related to the Statutes of the Order of the Bath including Dispensations. Royal Warrant These can be purely administrative in nature (e.g., Warrants authorizing the use of the Great Seal) or they can be substantive instruments (e.g., Warrants of appointment). They are signed by the Monarch and (usually) countersigned by a Minister of the Crown. Transcript A transcript of the document. (L. S.) ELIZABETH R. ELIZABETH THE SECOND, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, and Sovereign of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, to all to whom these Presents shall come: Greeting! <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1.5em;table-layout:auto;"> <tbody> <tr style="border:none;vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0 0;line-height:1.4;"> WHEREAS Our Royal Progenitor and Predecessor King George the First, by certain Letters Patent under the Great Seal of Great Britain, bearing date the Eighteenth day of May, One thousand seven hundred and twenty-five, in the Eleventh year of His Reign, did institute, erect and constitute a Military Order of Knighthood to be and be called for ever thereafter by the name and title of the ORDER OF THE BATH; and it was thereby provided that the said Order should be governed by Statutes and Ordinances to be from time to time made, ordained, altered and abrogated by His said late Majesty, His heirs and successors at His and Their pleasure; and Whereas Our late dear Great-Great-Grandmother, Queen Victoria, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom bearing date the Fourteenth day of April, One thousand eight hundred and forty-seven, did ordain, direct and appoint that the said Order should be thenceforth known and described by the style and designation of the MOST HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, and did make certain alterations in the constitution of the said Order, and whereas Statutes and Ordinances governing the said Order were enacted and issued at divers subsequent dates by Our Royal Predecessors and by Us, and Whereas We did make on the Sixth day of May, One thousand nine hundred and eighty-one, certain alterations in the constitution of the MOST HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH and have at divers subsequent dates made certain alterations to the said Statutes, We deem it now expedient to assemble the said Statutes and to make such alterations as may appear to Us necessary for the better government of the said Order: </td> <td style="border:none;padding:0;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;line-height:1.4;text-align:right;min-width:18ch;"> Recites Letters Patent, 18 May, 1725. Recites Letters Patent, 14 April, 1847. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1.5em;table-layout:auto;"> <tbody> <tr style="border:none;vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0 0;line-height:1.4;"> NOW KNOW YE that, in pursuance and exercise of the power vested in Us in the said Letters Patent of Our Royal Predecessor King George the First, We have abrogated and annulled and do hereby abrogate and repeal all and every the said Statutes and Ordinances so far as they are repugnant to or inconsistent with the following Statutes: And further KNOW ALL YE to whom these Presents shall come that in substitution thereof We have made, ordained and established and by these Presents sealed with the Seal of the said Order do make, ordain and establish the following Statutes and Ordinances, namely:- </td> <td style="border:none;padding:0;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;line-height:1.4;text-align:right;min-width:18ch;"> Repeals all former Statutes. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1.5em;table-layout:auto;"> <tbody> <tr style="border:none;vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> First.—It is Ordained that this Order of Knighthood shall, as heretofore, be styled and designated in all acts, proceedings and pleadings as "THE MOST HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH", as in the Letters Patent of the Tenth year of the Reign of Our late dear Great-Great-Grandmother Queen Victoria, and by no other. </td> <td style="border:none;padding:0;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;line-height:1.4;text-align:right;min-width:18ch;"> Style and Designation. </td> </tr> <tr style="border:none;vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Second.—It is Ordained that the said MOST HONOURABLE ORDER shall consist of The SOVEREIGN, a GREAT MASTER, and three several Classes, namely:- KNIGHTS GRAND CROSS and DAMES GRAND CROSS, KNIGHTS COMMANDER and DAMES COMMANDER, and COMPANIONS. </td> <td style="border:none;padding:0;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;line-height:1.4;text-align:right;min-width:18ch;"> Order to consist of Sovereign, Great Master, and three Classes of Members. </td> </tr> <tr style="border:none;vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Third.—It is Ordained that, as in the said last-recited Letters Patent is mentioned, We, Our heirs and successors, Kings and Queens Regnant of this United Kingdom, are and for ever shall be Sovereigns of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER, to whom doth and shall belong all power of annulling, interpreting, explaining, or augmenting these and every part of these Statutes. </td> <td style="border:none;padding:0;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;line-height:1.4;text-align:right;min-width:18ch;"> Sovereign. </td> </tr> <tr style="border:none;vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0 0;line-height:1.4;"> Fourth.—It is Ordained that a Prince of the Blood Royal, being a descendant of the body of His late Majesty, King George the First, or such other exalted personage as We, Our heirs and successors, may appoint, shall hold and enjoy the dignified office of Great Master of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER, and that he shall be the First or Principal Knight Grand Cross of the same: and We are pleased to authorise him to enjoy all privileges, exercise all rights, and perform all duties belonging to that high office; and that to his custody shall be confided the Great Seal of the Order, which he shall affix to all Instruments, according to the regulations which are in the said recited Letters Patent of the Tenth year of the Reign of Our late dear Great-Great-Grandmother, Queen Victoria, and in the said recited Statutes, and hereinafter prescribed, touching the issue of every of the said Instruments; and it is further Ordained that it shall be his special duty to enforce the due observance of the Statutes and Ordinances of this Order. </td> <td style="border:none;padding:0;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;line-height:1.4;text-align:right;min-width:18ch;"> Great Master Duties. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1.5em;table-layout:auto;"> <tbody> <tr style="border:none;vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0 0;line-height:1.4;"> Fifth.—It is Ordained that this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER shall contain three Classes as in the said last-recited Letters Patent mentioned, styled respectively, "KNIGHTS GRAND CROSS and DAMES GRAND CROSS", "KNIGHTS COMMANDER and DAMES COMMANDER", and "COMPANIONS". And it is further Ordained that each and every of these three Classes shall likewise contain two Sub-divisions, whereof the first shall be styled "MILITARY" and the second "CIVIL", each of which Sub-divisions shall be composed partly of Ordinary, partly of Additional, and partly of Honorary Members. </td> <td style="border:none;padding:0;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;line-height:1.4;text-align:right;min-width:18ch;"> Classes divided into Military and Civil Sub-divisions, composed of Ordinary, Additional and Honorary Members. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1.5em;table-layout:auto;"> <tbody> <tr style="border:none;vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Sixth.—It is Ordained that the numbers to which the several Classes and the several Divisions of this Order are limited shall not restrict Us, Our heirs and successors from appointing at Our pleasure any Prince or Princess of the Blood Royal, being a descendant of His late Majesty King George the First, or any Consort or relict of any Prince or Princess of the Blood Royal. </td> <td style="border:none;padding:0;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;line-height:1.4;text-align:right;min-width:18ch;"> Princes or Princesses of the Blood Royal, Descendants of George I, to be extra. </td> </tr> <tr style="border:none;vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Seventh.—It is Ordained that such members of the Household of Us, Our heirs and successors as may be admitted into this Order shall not be included within the numbers of the Ordinary Members allotted to such Classes, and it is Ordained that the Additional Members so appointed shall have rank and precedence among the Ordinary Members of their respective Classes according to the dates of their respective appointments. </td> <td style="border:none;padding:0;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;line-height:1.4;text-align:right;min-width:18ch;"> Members of the Royal Household to be Additional Members. </td> </tr> <tr style="border:none;vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Eighth.—It is Ordained that the Military Division of the First Class, or Knights and Dames Grand Cross, shall not exceed eighty-two in number, of which number eighty may be appointed in Our Armed Forces of the United Kingdom (not more than eight to be so appointed in any period of five years), and two in the case of any Members of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen, other than Our United Kingdom, the Government whereof shall so desire, on the recommendation of the appropriate Prime Minister for the said Commonwealth country; and that no person shall be appointed to this Division who doth not, at the time of nomination, actually hold a commission in Our Naval Forces of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen of or above the rank of Rear Admiral, a commission in Our Marines of or above the rank of Major General, a commission in Our Military Forces of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen of or above the rank of Major General, or a commission in Our Air Forces of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen of or above the rank of Air Vice-Marshal. </td> <td style="border:none;padding:0;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;line-height:1.4;text-align:right;min-width:18ch;"> Members of the First Class of the Military Division not to exceed 82 in number. Qualifications. </td> </tr> <tr style="border:none;vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0 0;line-height:1.4;"> Ninth.—It is Ordained that the Civil Division of the First Class, or Knights and Dames Grand Cross, shall not exceed thirty-eight in number, of which number thirty-six may be persons connected with Our United Kingdom (not more than six to be so appointed in any period of five years) and two in the case of any Members of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen, other than Our United Kingdom, the Government whereof shall so desire, on the recommendation of the appropriate Prime Minister of the said Commonwealth country; and that no persons shall be appointed to this Division who shall not by their personal services to Our Crown, or by the performance of public duties, have merited Our Royal favour. </td> <td style="border:none;padding:0;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;line-height:1.4;text-align:right;min-width:18ch;"> Members of the First Class of the Civil Division not to exceed 38 in number. Qualifications. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1.5em;table-layout:auto;"> <tbody> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Tenth.—It is Ordained that the Military Division of the Second Class, or Knights and Dames Commander, shall not exceed two hundred and fifteen in number, of which number two hundred and ten may be appointed in Our Armed Forces of the United Kingdom (not more than four to be so appointed in any one year), and five in the case of any Members of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen, other than Our United Kingdom, the Government whereof shall so desire, on the recommendation of the appropriate Prime Minister of the said Commonwealth country; and that no person shall be appointed to this Division who doth not, at the time of nomination, actually hold a commission in Our Naval Forces of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen of or above the rank of Captain, a commission in Our Marines of or above the rank of Colonel, a commission in Our Military Forces of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen of or above a similar rank, a commission in Our Air Forces of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen of or above the rank of Group Captain, or a commission of equivalent or higher rank in a Department of Our Military Forces of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen; or who hath not by a lengthened service as an Officer of Our Royal Naval Reserve, or as an Officer of Our Royal Marine Reserve, or as an Officer in Our Territorial Army, or in the Home Service Battalions of Our Royal Irish Regiment, or as an Officer in Our Royal Auxiliary Air Force or in Our Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, contributed in marked degree to the efficiency of such Army or Forces or Reserve; and who shall not have been recommended to Us for distinguished service in the presence of the enemy or who shall not have given good and efficient service as an officer of Flag Rank in the General List of Our Navy, as General Officer in Our Marines, as General Officer in Our Military Forces or Air Officer in Our Air Forces, or who shall not have deserved such distinction by meritorious service. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Members of the Second Class of the Military Division not to exceed 215 in number. Qualifications. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Eleventh.—It is Ordained that the Civil Division of the Second Class, or Knights and Dames Commander, shall not exceed one hundred and forty in number, of which number one hundred and thirty-seven may be persons connected with Our United Kingdom (not more than four to be so appointed in any one year), and three in the case of any Members of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen, other than Our United Kingdom, the Government whereof shall so desire, on the recommendation of the appropriate Prime Minister of the said Commonwealth country; and that no person shall be appointed thereto who shall not by personal services to Our Crown, or by the performance of public duties, have merited Our Royal favour. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Members of the Second Class of the Civil Division not to exceed 140 in number. Qualifications. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Twelfth.—It is Ordained that the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, shall not exceed nine hundred and twenty in number, of which number eight hundred and fifty may be appointed in Our Armed Forces of the United Kingdom (not more than fourteen and one fifth to be so appointed in any one year), and seventy in the case of any Members of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen, other than Our United Kingdom, the Government whereof shall so desire, on the recommendation of the appropriate Prime Minister of the said Commonwealth country; and that no person shall be appointed to this Division who doth not, at the time of nomination, actually hold a commission in Our Naval Forces of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen of or above the rank of Lieutenant Commander or its equivalent, a commission in Our Marines of or above the rank of Major, a commission in Our Military Forces of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen of or above that rank or its equivalent, a commission in Our Air Forces of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen of or above the rank of Squadron Leader or its equivalent, or a commission of equivalent of higher rank in a Department of Our Military Forces of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen; or who hath not by a lengthened service as an Officer of Our Royal Naval Reserve, or as an Officer of Our Royal Marine Reserve, or as an Officer in Our Territorial Army, the Home Service Battalions of Our Royal Irish Regiment, or as an Officer in Our Royal Auxiliary Air Force or in Our Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, contributed in a marked degree to the efficiency of such Army or Forces or Reserve; nor shall any person be admitted into this Division unless by good and zealous service they have contributed in a marked degree to the efficiency of Our Naval Forces of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen, or of Our Marines or of Our Military or Our Air Forces of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen; or unless they shall have deserved such distinction by meritorious service in operations. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Members of the Third Class of the Military Division not to exceed 920 in number. Qualifications. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Thirteenth.—It is Ordained that the Civil Division of the Third Class, or Companions, shall not exceed one thousand and five in number, of which number nine hundred and fifty may be persons connected with Our United Kingdom (not more than thirty-six to be so appointed in any one year), and fifty-five in the case of any Members of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen, other than Our United Kingdom, the Government whereof shall so desire, on the recommendation of the appropriate Prime Minister of the said Commonwealth country; and that no person shall be appointed to this Division who would not, according to the provisions hereinbefore contained, be qualified for being nominated to be of the Civil Division of the Second Class, or Knights and Dames Commander, of the said Order. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Members of the Third Class of the Civil Division not to exceed 1,005 in number. Qualifications. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Fourteenth.—It is Ordained that the Honorary Members of the Order shall consist of Foreign persons upon whom We may think fit to confer the honour of being received into the Military and Civil Divisions of the Several Classes of this Order; and it is further Ordained that the name of every foreign person to be received into this Order shall be laid before Us, Our heirs and successors by Our Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, or, in the case of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen, other than Our United Kingdom, the Government whereof shall so desire, by the appropriate Prime Minister of the said Commonwealth country. It is also Ordained that citizens of countries within the Commonwealth of which We are not Queen, upon whom We may think fit to confer the honour of being received into this Order shall also be included among the Honorary Members, according to the Division and Class in the Order to which they belong, and it is further Ordained that the name of every such citizen to be received into this Order shall be laid before Us, Our heirs and successors, by Our Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, or, in the case of any Member of the Commonwealth of which We are Queen, other than Our United Kingdom, the Government whereof shall so desire, by the appropriate Prime Minister of the said Commonwealth country and that the number of such persons shall not be limited as is provided in the case of Ordinary Members. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Honorary Members. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1.5em;table-layout:auto;"> <tbody> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Fifteenth.—It is Ordained that, having taken into Our Royal consideration the expressed desire of the Prime Minister of Our Commonwealth of Australia and the Premiers of each and every State of Our Commonwealth of Australia to cease from the submission of recommendations to this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER, We, in pursuance and exercise of the power vested in Us, do accede to this desire for Us, Our heirs and successors the Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth and Fourteenth of these Statutes to the contrary notwithstanding. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Australian citizens no longer to be recommended for appointment to the Order. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Sixteenth.—It is Ordained that, although We have deemed it expedient in the foregoing Statutes to prescribe and limit the numbers which shall constitute each Class and each Division of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER, nevertheless, inasmuch as We are pleased to regard not merely the present but the future exigencies of this Our Realm, so We have thought fit to provide for distant contingencies; therefore, in the event of any future wars or of any actions or services, civil or military, meriting peculiar honour and reward, it shall be lawful for Us, Our heirs and successors, in virtue of the powers to Us and Them reserved in and by the said recited Letters Patent of the Tenth year of the Reign of Our late dear Great-Great-Grandmother, Queen Victoria, to increase the numbers in any of the said Classes, and in any of the said Divisions, and to assign a place in any such Divisions to any of Our Officers, Naval and Military or Air whose rank in Our Service would not qualify for holding a place therein, according to the provisions hereinbefore in that behalf made. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Sovereign can increase number of Members, and dispense with qualifications. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0 0;line-height:1.4;"> Seventeenth.—It is ordained that, (I) the persons whom our late dear Grandfather, King George the Fifth, thought fit to admit into the said MOST HONOURABLE ORDER in recognition of their services rendered during the First World War, (II) those admitted by Him in commemoration of His Silver Jubilee, (III) those whom our late dear Father, King George the Sixth, thought fit to admit into the said MOST HONOURABLE ORDER in commemoration of His Coronation, (IV) those Members admitted by Him in recognition of their services rendered during the Second World War, (V) those Members admitted by Him in recognition of their services in operations in Palestine and the adjoining waters between the Twenty-seventh day of September, One thousand nine hundred and forty-five and the Thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and forty-eight, (VI) those Members admitted in recognition of their services in operations in Malaya between the First day of June, One thousand nine hundred and forty-eight and the Thirty-first day of July, One thousand nine hundred and sixty, (VII) those whom We thought fit to admit into the said MOST HONOURABLE ORDER in commemoration of Our Coronation, (VIII) those whom We thought fit to admit in recognition of services in Korea between the Ninth day of July, One thousand nine hundred and fifty and the Twenty-seventh day of July, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-three, (IX) those whom We thought fit to admit in recognition of services in Kenya between the Twenty-first day of October, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-two and the Seventeenth day of November, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-six, (X) those whom We thought fit to admit in recognition of services in Cyprus between the First day of July, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-six and the Eighteenth day of April, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-nine, (XI) those whom We thought fit to admit in recognition of services in the Near East during the period October to December, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-six, (XII) those whom We thought fit to admit in recognition of their services in the Borneo Territories between the Eighth day of December, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-two and the Eleventh day of August, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-six, (XIII) those whom We thought fit to admit in recognition of services in Viet-Nam in the year One thousand nine hundred and seventy-two, (XIV) those whom We thought fit to admit into the said MOST HONOURABLE ORDER in commemoration of Our Silver Jubilee, (XV) those whom We thought fit to admit in recognition of services in operations in the South Atlantic in the year One thousand nine hundred and eighty-two, (XVI) those whom We thought fit to admit in recognition of services in operations in the Gulf between the Second day of August, One thousand nine hundred and ninety and the Seventh day of March, One thousand nine hundred and ninety-one, and (XVII) those Honorary Members of the said MOST HONOURABLE ORDER who, subsequent to appointment as such, have become or become in the future, subjects, male and female, of Our Crown and in respect of whom the relevant Government shall so desire, shall be Additional Members of the Several Classes to which they were admitted and shall not be included within the numbers of the Ordinary Members allotted to such Classes, and it is Ordained further that the Additional Members so appointed shall have rank and precedence among the Ordinary Members of their respective Classes according to the dates of their respective appointments, and that the Statutes of Our said Order shall in all matters and things apply in the same manner to the said Additional Members as to the Ordinary Members of Our said MOST HONOURABLE ORDER, any Statute, Decree or Usage to the contrary notwithstanding. It is further Ordained that the date of appointment as Additional Member of an Honorary Member becoming an Additional Member shall be the date on which he or she became a subject of Our Crown. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Recites certain former Statutes appointing Additional Members. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1.5em;table-layout:auto;"> <tbody> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Eighteenth.—It is Ordained that, unless The Sovereign shall otherwise direct, on the day appointed for the Investiture of a Knight or Dame Grand Cross or a Knight or Dame Commander of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER, he or she shall be Invested with the Insignia of his or her dignity in the Order by Us, Our heirs and successors if he or she be in Our United Kingdom, and, if he or she be in any other country, by Our Governor General of that country or, if there be no Governor General, by such person as We may be pleased to appoint specially for the purpose, in Our name and on Our Behalf; and the person to be Invested shall then be introduced into the presence of The Sovereign, the Governor General, or the person specially appointed by Us as aforesaid, as the case may be, by an Officer of the Order, or other Officer deputed to be in attendance, bearing the proper Insignia of the Order, when The Sovereign, or Governor General, or the person specially appointed, having in the case of Knights Grand Cross and Knights Commander conferred the Honour of Knighthood upon the person so nominated unless he shall have previously received that honour, will then proceed to Invest the new Knight Grand Cross, Dame Grand Cross, Knight Commander or Dame Commander with the Riband and Badge and shall then deliver to him or her the Star of the Order. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Investitures. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0 0;line-height:1.4;"> Nineteenth.—It is Ordained that, if any person, nominated and appointed a Knight or Dame Grand Cross or Knight or Dame Commander of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER, shall, at the time of such nomination and appointment, as aforesaid, be absent on Our Service, or for other good cause be unable to be present, it shall be competent for Us, Our heirs and successors, to dispense with the Ceremony of his or her Investiture, or to authorise some distinguished Officer in Our Service, or other person, to perform, in Our name and on Our behalf, the Ceremony of Investiture, by the transmission to the said distinguished Officer, or other person, of the proper Insignia, accompanied by a Warrant, authorising the said Investiture; and the said Warrant shall be prepared by direction of the Great Master, and shall receive the Royal Sign Manual, and shall be counter-signed by the aforesaid Great Master, who shall affix thereto the Seal of this Order; and the said Warrant shall notify that We have been pleased either wholly to dispense with the Ceremony of Investiture or to authorise its performance as aforesaid, according as the case may be; and the said Warrant shall fully permit and authorise the person so nominated to wear the Insignia and enjoy the privileges appertaining to the Class into which he or she has been so admitted, in as full and ample a manner as if he or she had been Invested by Us, Our heirs and successors; and We do hereby admit such Knights Grand Cross, or Knights Commander to the rights, privileges, and precedency belonging to either of the said Classes, including, among such rights and privileges, the use and enjoyment of the distinctive appellation of a Knight Bachelor of these Realms, until it shall be convenient for The Sovereign to confer personally that honour, or to grant it by Letters patent under the Great Seal: provided nevertheless that, subject to such exceptions as We, Our heirs and successors may think fit, when an announcement has been approved by The Sovereign and has been published officially to the effect that a person is nominated and appointed a Knight Grand Cross or Knight Commander of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER he shall forthwith assume the distinctive appellation or prefix of a Knight Bachelor and use the customary letters after the name denoting the appointment to the Order. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Sovereign can dispense with Investiture. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1.5em;table-layout:auto;"> <tbody> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Twentieth.—It is Ordained that the Ceremony of Installation of certain Knights or Dames Grand Cross of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER shall be performed in the Chapel of King Henry the Seventh in the Abbey Church of Westminster, and, on the occasion of a vacancy in the Stalls of the said Chapel assigned to the Military Division of Knights and Dames Grand Cross of the said Order, the Registrar and Secretary shall communicate with the Knight or Dame Grand Cross of the said Division next in seniority and shall inform him or her that the Stall so vacated will be assigned to him or her if he or she so desires, and, in the case of such Knight or Dame Grand Cross not so desiring, the Registrar and Secretary shall communicate in the same manner with the Knights or Dames Grand Cross of the said Division in seniority, and, on the occasion of a vacancy in the Stalls assigned to the Civil Division of Knights or Dames Grand Cross, the Registrar and Secretary shall communicate in like manner with the Knights or Dames Grand Cross in the Civil Division in seniority. It is further Ordained that a Banner of his or her Arms shall be placed over the Stall of each Knight or Dame Grand Cross and shall be two yards in length and two yards in breadth, fringed about with the heraldic colours of the Arms, that the Crest, Helmet, and Sword and an Escutcheon of his or her Arms (which shall be enamelled within a circle Gules, having thereon the motto of the Order in letters of gold, under which the name and title of the Knight or Dame Grand Cross with the date of his or her nomination shall be inscribed) shall be affixed to the Stall of the Knight or Dame Grand Cross, and it is Ordained that the said Banner, Crest and Escutcheon shall be prepared under the direction of the Genealogist of Our said Order who shall communicate with each Knight or Dame Grand Cross upon his or her nomination and shall make such preparations as are necessary, and that the said Banner and Crest shall be removed on the death of the Knight or Dame Grand Cross and given to the legal representative of the deceased Knight or Dame. It is further Ordained that each Knight or Dame Grand Cross shall defray the expense of the manufacture of his or her Banner and Crest, and it is Ordained that a fee of One Pound shall be paid to the Dean of Westminster by a Knight or Dame on Installation and a similar fee by a deceased Knight's or Dame's legal representative when such Knight's or Dame's Banner is removed from the Chapel. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Allocation of Stalls to Knights and Dames Grand Cross in the Chapel of the Order. Banner, Crest, Helmet and Sword of Knights and Dames Grand Cross. Expense to be defrayed by Knights or Dames Grand Cross. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0 0;line-height:1.4;"> Twenty-first.—It is Ordained that, in all solemn ceremonials, and in all other places and assemblies whatsoever, the Knights and Dames Grand Cross of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER shall have taken place and precedency next to and immediately before Knights Grand Commander of Our MOST EXALTED ORDER OF THE STAR OF INDIA, and that the Knights and Dames Commander of this Order shall have place and precedency next to and immediately after the Knights Grand Cross of Our MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, and that the Companions of this Order shall have place and precedency next to and immediately before the Companions of Our MOST EXALTED ORDER OF THE STAR OF INDIA; nevertheless, We are pleased to declare, that nothing contained in this Statute shall be taken of construed to diminish the privileges or precedency reserved in the Seventeenth Statute to the Members of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER nominated or appointed previously to the date of these presents. And that (with the exception of the Great Master of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER and of the Members of the Royal Family) the Knights and Dames Grand Cross, Knights and Dames Commander and Companions of this Order, shall take rank among each other according to the dates of their respective appointments in the Classes of this Order to which they severally belong. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Precedence of Members. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1.5em;table-layout:auto;"> <tbody> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Twenty-second.—It is Ordained that Our habits and robes, as Sovereign of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER, shall be of the same material and fashion as heretofore and as are hereinafter appointed for the Knights and Dames Grand Cross, save only with those alterations which may befit and distinguish Our Royal Dignity; that the said Knights and Dames Grand Cross shall at Investitures of the Order and upon all great and solemn occasions appointed by The Sovereign wear mantles of crimson satin, lined with white taffeta, and tied with a cordon of white silk, with two tassels of crimson silk and gold attached thereto; and that, on the left side of the said mantle, below a white silk lace shall be embroidered a representation of the Star of a Knight or Dame Grand Cross of this Order, which Star shall in the case of every Military Knight and Dame Grand Cross be as follows, that is to say, composed of rays of silver, charged with a Maltese Cross Or, in the Centre whereof, on a ground Argent, shall be three arched imperial crowns, one and two Or, the said three arched imperial crowns within a circle Gules, inscribed with the motto of the Order, viz., "TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO", in letters gold, and the said circle, encompassed by two branches of laurel, in proper colours, issuant from an escrol Azure whereon shall be inscribed "ICH DIEN", also in letters gold, in form and arrangement as in the representation thereof annexed to these Our Statutes; and the Star which shall be represented upon the mantles of Civil Knights and Dames Grand Cross shall be in every case as follows, that is to say, composed of rays of silver, issuing from a centre, and charged with three arched imperial crowns, one and two Or, within a circle Gules, whereon shall be inscribed "TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO", in letters gold, in form and arrangement as in the representation thereof annexed to these Our Statutes. Further, We are pleased to Ordain that on all other occasions whatsoever the Knights and Dames Grand Cross shall wear the Star appointed for their respective Division, Military or Civil, as the case may be, upon the left side of their coats or outer garments. We are pleased further to Ordain that, at all Investitures and other solemn ceremonials as well as upon all days usually termed "Collar Days", a Collar of gold, composed of nine arched imperial crowns Or, eight roses, thistles, and shamrocks, issuing from a gold sceptre, and enamelled in their proper colours, linked together with seventeen knots, enamelled Argent, shall be worn by the Knights and Dames Grand Cross of this Order, other than Honorary Knights and Dames Grand Cross not being Reigning Sovereigns, Princes of the Blood Royal, Presidents or Heads of Foreign States, or Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Ministers accredited to Our Court. Further it is Ordained that to the aforesaid Collar shall be suspended the Badge of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER, which Badge shall, in the case of Military Knights and Dames Grand Cross, be a gold Maltese cross, of eight points, enamelled Argent, edged gold, and terminating with small gold balls, having in each of the four angles a lion passant, guardant Or, and, in the centre on a ground Argent, the rose, thistle, and shamrock, issuing from a sceptre, between three arched imperial crowns, all Or, within a circle Gules, inscribed with the motto, "TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO", in letters gold, and encompassed by two laurel branches, in proper colours, issuant from an escrol Azure, whereon shall be inscribed "ICH DIEN", also in letters gold, the whole in form and arrangement as in the representation thereof annexed to these Our Statutes. And it is Ordained that the Badge, in the case of Civil Knights and Dames Grand Cross, shall be of an oval shape, composed of a rose, thistle, and shamrock, issuing from a sceptre between three arched imperial crowns, the whole pierced and surrounded by the motto, "TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO", all gold, as is represented in the representation thereof annexed to these Our Statutes; and the said Collar and Badge Appendant shall be delivered to every Knight and Dame Grand Cross after his or her Investiture, which Collar and Badge, it is hereby Ordained, shall, on the decease of each and every Knight or Dame Grand Cross of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER, be returned to the Registrar and Secretary of the said Order and be by him deposited with the Central Chancery of Our Orders of Knighthood; and the Registrar and Secretary is hereby authorised, empowered, and required to ask, demand, and receive from heirs, executors or administrators of each and every Knight or Dame Grand Cross already deceased or that hereafter may decease, the Collar and Badge Appendant thereto which they may have already received or hereafter may receive from the Central Chancery of Our Orders of Knighthood. Further, it is Ordained that upon all other occasions whatsoever the Military and Civil Knights Grand Cross shall wear their respective Badges, suspended by a crimson Riband, and of the width of four inches, and that Military and Civil Dames Grand Cross shall wear their respective Badges suspended by a crimson Riband, and of the width of two and a quarter inches, and passing from the right shoulder obliquely to the left side. The Great Master, as Principal Knight Grand Cross, shall wear the Insignia and habits of the Military Division of that Class, the Badge of which for the Great Master shall have added thereto a royal crown. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Robes of Sovereign. Mantles of Knights and Dames Grand Cross. Collar. Badge Appendant. Collar and Badge to be delivered up on death. Badge to be worn with Riband when Collar is not worn. Insignia of the Great Master. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Twenty-third.—It is Ordained that the Knights Commander of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER shall wear around their necks a Riband of the same colour as that appointed for Knights and Dames Grand Cross, but measuring in breadth two inches, and pendent therefrom a Badge, which, for the Military and Civil Knights Commander, shall be the same respectively as the Badges appointed for the Military and Civil Knights Grand Cross, but of smaller size; and that the Military and Civil Dames Commander shall wear a Badge of similar form and pattern to that appointed for Military and Civil Knights Commander respectively, attached to a Riband also similar to that worn by Military and Civil Knights Commander but, except with coats of Military pattern, tied in a bow and worn on the left side; and that the said Knights and Dames Commander shall wear upon the upper part and left side of their coats or outer garments the Stars hereinafter described, that is to say every Military Knight and Dame Commander shall wear a Star composed of four rays of silver, between each of which shall issue a smaller ray, also of silver, and in the centre shall be, on a ground Argent, three arched imperial crowns, one and two Or, within a circle Gules, inscribed with the motto, "TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO", in letters gold, and encompassed by two branches of laurel, in proper colours, issuant from an escrol Azure, inscribed "ICH DIEN", also in letters gold, the whole in form and arrangement as in the representation thereof annexed to these Our Statutes; and the Civil Knights and Dames Commander shall wear a Star composed of four rays of silver, between each of which shall issue a smaller ray, also of silver, and in the centre, on a ground Argent, three arched imperial crowns, one and two Or, within a circle Gules, inscribed with the motto, "TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO", in letters gold, as in the representation thereof annexed to these Our Statutes. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Insignia of Knights and Dames Commander. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Twenty-fourth.—It is Ordained that the Military and Civil Companions shall each wear, in the same manner, a Riband of the same colour and form as that appointed for the Military and Civil Knights and Dames Commander respectively, but measuring one inch and a half in breadth, and pendent therefrom a Badge of the same form as that appointed for the Military and Civil Knights and Dames Commander respectively but of smaller size, as in the representation thereof annexed to these Our Statutes. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Insignia of Companions. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Twenty-fifth.—It is Ordained that the Miniature Badges worn by the Members of the Military and Civil Divisions of the several Classes of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER shall be half the size of the Badges of the Members of the Military and Civil Divisions of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Order and that Sealed Patterns of the said Miniature Badges shall be deposited and kept in the Central Chancery of Our Orders of Knighthood. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Miniature Badges. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Twenty-sixth.—It is Ordained that, on the promotion of a Member of the Second or Third Classes of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER to a higher Class of the same Division of the said Order to which he or she has been already admitted, the Insignia of such lower Class theretofore worn by him or her shall be returned to the Registrar and Secretary of the Order, and be by him deposited with the Central Chancery of Our Orders of Knighthood; and the Registrar and Secretary of this Order, for the time being, is hereby authorised, empowered, and directed to ask, demand, and receive from such Members as have already been or that hereafter may be promoted, as aforesaid, the Insignia of the Order theretofore worn by such promoted Member: provided nevertheless, and it is further Ordained that, if any person who shall have been admitted to be a Member of the Second or of the Third Class of the Military Division of this Order shall subsequently be admitted to be a Member of a higher Class of the Civil Division thereof, or, if any person who shall have been admitted to be a Member of the Second or of the Third Class of the Civil Division of this Order shall subsequently be admitted to be a Member of a higher Class of the Military Division thereof, such person shall be entitled to retain and wear the Insignia of such inferior Class in addition to the Insignia of such higher Class, and to be considered an Additional Member of such lower Class. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Insignia of promoted Members to be returned. Member of lower Classes of Military Division admitted to higher Classes of Civil Division may wear Insignia of both Divisions and vice-versa. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0 0;line-height:1.4;"> Twenty-seventh.—It is Ordained that for the greater splendour and dignity of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER it shall be lawful for the Knights Grand Cross and Dames Grand Cross, in conformity with the ancient usage, upon all occasions to bear and use supporters to their Arms; and We do by these presents direct and command Our Garter Principal King of Arms for the time being to grant Supporters to such Knights Grand Cross and Dames Grand Cross as shall not be entitled otherwise thereto; it shall likewise be lawful for all Knights Grand Cross and Dames Grand Cross to surround their Armorial Ensigns with a representation of the Collar, circle, and motto of this Order, with the Badge pendent thereto, and for all Knights Commander and Dames Commander to surround their Armorial Ensigns with the circle and motto of this Order, and with a representation of the Badge suspended thereto; moreover, such Knights Grand Cross and Dames Grand Cross and Knights and Dames Commander as belong to the Military Divisions of their respective Classes shall encompass the circle and motto hereinbefore mentioned with two laurel branches, in proper colours, issuant from an escrol Azure, inscribed "ICH DIEN"; and We are further pleased to Ordain that it shall be lawful for the Companions of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER upon all occasions to surround their Armorial Bearings with the circle and motto of the Order and to suspend therefrom a representation of their Riband and Badge. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Knights and Dames Grand Cross may use Supporters to their Arms. Armorial Ensigns for Knights and Dames Grand Cross. Armorial Ensigns for Knights and Dames Commander. Armorial Ensigns for Companions. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:100%;border:none;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1.5em;table-layout:auto;"> <tbody> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Twenty-eighth.—It is Ordained that the Seal of this Order shall, as heretofore, consist of the Arms following, to be engraven thereon, viz.: Azure, three arched imperial crowns, one and two Or, impaling Our Royal Arms with this circumscription, "SIGILLUM HONORATISSIMI ORDINIS DE BALNEO". And Our Royal Will and Pleasure is that the said Seal shall for ever hereafter be the Seal of the said Order of the Bath; and that the Statutes, to be perpetually and inviolably observed within the said Order, shall be established and sealed by and with the same Seal; and We do hereby for Us, Our heirs and successors, declare and Ordain that the said Statutes so to be given by Us, Our heirs and successors, to which the said Seal shall be affixed, shall be of the same force and validity as if the same Statutes had been verbatim recited in Our said Letters Patent of the Tenth year of the Reign of Our late dear Great-Great-Grandmother, Queen Victoria, and had been passed under the Great Seal of Our said United Kingdom. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0.6em 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Seal of the Order. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Twenty-ninth.—It is Ordained that it shall be competent for Us, Our heirs and successors, by an Ordinance signed by The Sovereign and sealed with the Seal of the Order and on the recommendation to that effect of one of Our Ministers whom the matter doth properly concern, to cancel and annul the appointment of any person to this Order and that thereupon his or her name in the Register shall be erased and he or she shall forthwith return the Insignia or Badge; but that it shall be competent for The Sovereign to restore to the Order any person whose appointment may have been so cancelled and annulled when such recommendation shall have been withdrawn. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Cancellation of appointment to the Order. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Thirtieth.—It is Ordained that there shall be the following Officers attached to this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER, that is to say, a Dean, a King of Arms, a Registrar and Secretary, a Genealogist, a Gentleman Usher, and a Deputy Secretary; and We are pleased to declare and command that the present holders of the said offices shall continue to fill them in conformity with the provisions of these Statutes; and that the said Officers, collectively and individually, shall exercise and enjoy all the rights and privileges which they have heretofore possessed, and We do further hereby direct and command that such mantles and Insignia as in these Statutes they are directed to wear shall be prepared at the charge of The Sovereign and be furnished by the Central Chancery of Our Orders of Knighthood upon receipt of a mandate issued for that purpose by the Great Master of this Order; moreover, the King of Arms, the Registrar and Secretary, the Genealogist, the Gentleman Usher of the Scarlet Rod, and the Deputy Secretary, who attend within Our Royal Palace for the service of the Order, shall continually remain under the protection of The Sovereign, and are hereby declared to be servants of Our Royal Household. Further We are pleased to declare and command that the Officers of this Order shall take rank and precedence among themselves as follows:- 1. The Dean; 2. The King of Arms; 3. The Registrar and Secretary; 4. The Genealogist; 5. The Gentleman Usher; and 6. The Deputy Secretary. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Officers of the Order. Precedence of Officers of the Order. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Thirty-first.—It is Ordained that the Dean of the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter, Westminster, for the time being, shall be the Dean of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER for ever hereafter, and that in all ceremonies of the Order he shall be habited in the like mantle and Insignia as have been appointed for Civil Knights and Dames Grand Cross; he shall wear around his neck, pendent to a Riband, similar to that which is assigned to the Knights and Dames Grand Cross, a Badge like that which is appointed for the Civil Knights and Dames Grand Cross, save and except upon "Collar Days", Investitures, and other public solemnities, at which he shall wear the Badge suspended from a chain of gold; moreover, it shall be lawful for the Dean to wear his own Armorial Ensigns, impaled with those of the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter, Westminster, and surrounded with the circle and motto of this Order. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Dean of the Order. His Mantle and Insignia. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Thirty-second.—It is Ordained that the King of Arms shall be nominated by Us, Our heirs and successors, and shall be designated Bath King of Arms; that he shall sedulously attend the service of this Order. And, further, it is Ordained that in all ceremonies of the Order he shall be habited in a mantle of white satin lined with crimson silk, and tied with a cordon of white silk, with two tassels of crimson silk and gold attached thereto, having on the right shoulder an Escutcheon Azure, charged with three arched imperial crowns, one and two Or, and wear around his neck, pendent to a gold chain, an Escutcheon of gold, enamelled on a field Azure, three arched imperial crowns, one and two Or, impaling the Arms of The Sovereign, surrounded with the circle and motto of the Order, and surmounted by an arched imperial crown; that he shall carry the White Rod of this Order, which shall have on the two greater squares the Arms of the Order, Azure, three arched imperial crowns, one and two Or, impaled with those of The Sovereign, and on the lesser squares the Arms of the Order, the whole surmounted by an arched imperial crown; and that at all Coronations he shall precede the Knights and Dames Grand Cross, and shall carry and wear a crown, as Our other Kings of Arms are accustomed to do; which chain, badge, rod and crown shall all be of the same materials as those used and borne by Our Garter Principal King of Arms; and that in all other ceremonials and assemblies he shall wear the Escutcheon of office around his neck, pendent to a Riband similar to that assigned to Civil Knights and Dames Commander and that he shall have place and precedence among Our Kings of Arms next to and immediately after Norroy and Ulster King of Arms and before the King of Arms of Our MOST DISTINGUISHED ORDER OF SAINT MICHAEL AND SAINT GEORGE. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Bath King of Arms. His Mantle and Insignia. His Precedence. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Thirty-third.—It is Ordained that the Registrar and Secretary shall be appointed by Us, Our heirs and successors, that he shall carefully record all proceedings connected with this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER in a register to be appropriated for that purpose; and shall, under the directions of the Great Master, prepare all Warrants and other Instruments to be passed under the Seal of the Order and engross the same; that he shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, a copy of these Statutes to every Knight or Dame Grand Cross and Knight or Dame Commander, at or immediately after Investiture, if he or she be Invested or with the Insignia and Warrant of Dispensation, if that Ceremony be dispensed with; and shall likewise cause to be delivered, a copy of these Statutes to every Companion of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER, immediately after nomination; that he shall summon the Knights and Dames Grand Cross to attend The Sovereign at all Investitures of this Order; that in all ceremonies of the Order he shall be habited in a mantle like unto that assigned to the King of Arms of this Order, and shall wear around his neck, pendent to a chain of gold, an Escutcheon of gold enamelled on a field Azure, three arched imperial crowns, one and two Or, having in the centre a representation of a book bound Gules, the leaves thereof Or, surmounted by two pens saltirewise Argent, the whole surrounded by the circle and motto of the Order, and surmounted by an arched imperial crown; and that in all other ceremonials and assemblies he shall wear the Escutcheon of office around his neck, pendent to a Riband similar to that assigned to Civil Knights and Dames Commander. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Registrar and Secretary. His Duties. His Mantle and Insignia. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Thirty-fourth.—It is Ordained that the Genealogist of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER shall be appointed by Us, Our heirs and successors; that in all ceremonies of the Order he shall be habited in a mantle like unto that appointed for Bath King of Arms, and wear around his neck, pendent to a chain of gold, an Escutcheon of gold, enamelled on a field Azure, three arched imperial crowns, one and two Or, having in the centre the Cypher or letters [G and G intertwined]; and that in all other ceremonials and assemblies he shall wear the Escutcheon of office around his neck pendent to a Riband similar to that assigned to Civil Knights and Dames Commander. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Genealogist. His Mantle and Insignia. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Thirty-fifth.—It is Ordained that the Gentleman Usher of the Scarlet Rod of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER shall be appointed by Us, Our heirs and successors; that in all ceremonies of the Order he shall be habited in a mantle like unto that appointed for the Registrar and Secretary, and wear around his neck, pendent to a chain of gold, an Escutcheon of gold, enamelled on a field Azure, three arched imperial crowns, one and two Or, surrounded with the circle and motto of the Order, and surmounted by an arched imperial crown; and that he shall carry the Scarlet Rod of this Order, having at the top an escrol, thereon the motto of the Order, surmounted by three arched imperial crowns, all gold; and that in all other ceremonials and assemblies he shall wear the Escutcheon of office around his neck, pendent to a Riband similar to that assigned to Civil Knights and Dames Commander. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Gentleman Usher of the Scarlet Rod. His Mantle and Insignia. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Thirty-sixth.—It is Ordained that the Deputy Secretary of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER shall be the person for the time being holding the office of Secretary of the Central Chancery of Our Orders of Knighthood; that he shall assist the Registrar and Secretary of this MOST HONOURABLE ORDER in the performance of his duties; that in all ceremonies of the Order he shall be habited in a Mantle like unto that appointed for the Registrar and Secretary, and wear around his neck, pendent to a chain of gold, an Escutcheon of gold, enamelled on a field Azure, three arched imperial crowns, one and two Or, having in the centre a representation of a book bound Gules, the leaves thereof Or, surmounted by a pen in bend sinister, Argent, the whole surrounded by the circle and motto of the Order, and surmounted by an arched imperial crown; and that in all other ceremonials and assemblies he shall wear the Escutcheon of office around his neck, pendent to a Riband similar to that assigned to Civil Knights and Dames Commander. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Deputy Secretary. His Duties. His Mantle and Insignia. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Thirty-seventh.—It is Ordained that all and every of the Officers of this Order shall, over and above the duties more specifically imposed by the foregoing Statutes, execute diligently whatsoever The Sovereign or Great Master may be pleased to command touching the interests of the said Order; and it is hereby declared that the said Offices of King of Arms, Registrar and Secretary, Genealogist, Gentleman Usher, and Deputy Secretary shall be holden during good behaviour. And they are hereby authorised to wear the Badges appropriated to them respectively by these Statutes, pendent to Ribands of the same colour and width as have been appointed for the Companions, save and except upon "Collar Days", Investitures of the Order, and other public solemnities, when they shall be worn from gold chains. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Officers of the Order to execute orders of Sovereign and Great Master. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0.6em 0;line-height:1.4;"> Thirty-eighth.—It is Ordained that, when We, Our heirs or successors shall be pleased to nominate and appoint any person to this Order, such appointment shall be made by Warrant under Our Royal Sign Manual, sealed with the Seal of this Order, and countersigned by the Great Master of the said Order. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Appointment to the Order to be made by Warrant. </td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;"> <td style="border:none;padding:0 1rem 0 0;line-height:1.4;"> Thirty-ninth, and lastly.—We do hereby command and enjoin that these Statutes, and every article thereof, shall be inviolably kept and observed within Our said Order, reserving to Ourself, Our heirs and successors, the power of annulling, altering, abrogating, augmenting, interpreting, or dispensing with the same, or any portion thereof, by a notification sealed with the Seal of the Order; which alterations, abrogations, augmentations, interpretations, or dispensations shall be taken and received as part and parcel of these Statutes. GIVEN, under the Seal of the said Order, at Our Court at Saint James's this Thirteenth day of June, One thousand, nine hundred and ninety-five in the Forty-fourth Year of Our Reign. BY HER MAJESTY'S COMMAND CHARLES P. Great Master. </td> <td style="border:none;width:1rem;"></td> <td style="border:none;padding:0 0 0 1rem;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;min-width:18ch;"> Sovereign reserves power to alter any Statute. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Countersigner The individual who countersigned the Warrant. Prince of Wales (Great Master of the Order of the Bath) Seal Affixed Some Warrants bear a seal. Seal of the Order of the Bath (not shown) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. This is taken from a printed collection of the statutes and may not reflect the formatting of the original. Special Features This is a place to enter any distinguishing features. The command clause is "By Her Majesty's Command" rather than "By the Sovereign's Command" as often appears in similar instruments. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Royal Warrant - Consolidated Statutes of the Order of the Bath [1995-06-13] Subject The topic of the resource Honors Description An account of the resource Royal Warrant of Queen Elizabeth II making Statutes of the Order of the Bath. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Queen Elizabeth II Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Statutes of the Order of the Bath Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995-06-13 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Great Master of the Bath Honors Monarch Order of the Bath Royal Prerogative Statutes of Chivalric Orders https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/c3720945efffd696e37b5cb908bef508.pdf 4226a657df67b5ae651d72ca5dea2a4b Ministerial Submission This is a minister's formal advice to the Sovereign. Transcript A transcript of the document. Page 1 Submission by Mr Baldwin to the King 4/12/36 Mr. Baldwin with his humble duty to Your Majesty. With reference to the draft of a broadcast which by Your Majesty’s instructions was placed before the Cabinet to-day, Mr. Baldwin submits the following observations. In the case of broadcasting (as in the case of any other form of public address) there is a fundamental distinction between the position of the King and the position of a private person. As long as the King is King he can only speak in public in that capacity. If a Sovereign takes the formal action which is necessary to renounce the Throne, and if he becomes a subject of the reigning Sovereign, his claim to broadcast stands on quite a different basis. But the suggestion that the King should broadcast in the terms proposed is a suggestion that he should broadcast as King and while occupying the Throne. Such/  <div style="border-top:2px solid #000;margin:2em 0;"></div> Page 2 Such a broadcast could only be given on the advice of his Ministers, who would be responsible for every sentence of it. In these circumstances Mr. Baldwin cannot advise that the King should broadcast as proposed. In order to make the constitutional position quite plain Mr. Baldwin appends a note of certain propositions which are well established and universally accepted by constitutional authorities. He would call particular attention to the paragraph which points out that the King, in present circumstances, could not constitutionally make a broadcast on the topics proposed save on the advice of all his Governments. (SD.) STANLEY BALDWIN. 4th December, 1936.  <div style="border-top:2px solid #000;margin:2em 0;"></div> Page 3 1. It is a fundamental constitutional principle that the King’s Ministers must take responsibility for every public act of the King, for the King himself can do no wrong; and it follows as a necessary corollary that Ministers must have the right to tender advice before the act is done. This principle is the basis of constitutional monarchy and if the King disregarded it, the monarchy would cease to be constitutional. 2. Accordingly, it would be a grave breach of constitutional principle if the Sovereign were to make a public statement on any matter of public interest except on the advice of his Ministers. Whether the medium is the B.B.C. or any other form of address spoken or written makes no difference. This extends even to replies to loyal addresses presented by Municipal bodies – a fortiori to a world-wide discourse which manifestly might have constitutional consequences. 3. Apparent exceptions to the rule that the King’s public utterances must be such as are approved by his Ministers ...  <div style="border-top:2px solid #000;margin:2em 0;"></div> Page 4 Ministers (such as King George’s Christmas message) are not really exceptions at all. In such cases Ministers are willing to give an experienced Monarch who thoroughly understands and has always strictly observed constitutional limitations, a discretion as to what he would say, and are content to take full responsibility knowing well that the Monarch will say nothing of which His Ministers would not approve. 4. The King is bound to accept and act upon the advice of his Ministers in this connection. For the King to broadcast in disregard of that advice would be appealing over the heads of His constitutional advisers. 5. There is a further principle involved. The constitutional duty of the King is not to take sides in any matter of public controversy. If he does so on Ministers’ advice, of course they alone are responsible; but if he does so without their advice, or in defiance of it, he ceases to act as a constitutional Monarch and his intervention is calculated to divide His subjects into opposing camps. It is manifest that the King’s broadcast must have this result. 6. …  <div style="border-top:2px solid #000;margin:2em 0;"></div> Page 5 6. Moreover, a Royal broadcast of the nature contemplated could only be given on the advice of all the King’s Governments. Even if there were a change of government in this country, and new Ministers could be found prepared to authorise such a proceeding, this would avail nothing unless all the Dominion Governments also approved the project. Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. Stanley Baldwin (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. Document is typewritten. This is a copy of the original submission. Special Features This is a place to enter any distinguishing features. "His" is inconsistently capitalized. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Submission - Proposed Royal Broadcast During the Abdication Crisis [1936-12-04] Subject The topic of the resource Media Monarchy Description An account of the resource Stanley Baldwin's formal advice to King Edward VIII regarding his proposed broadcast during the Abdication Crisis. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stanley Baldwin (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PREM 1/451 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1936-12-04 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mark Scott Commonwealth Formal Advice Media Monarch Prime Minister Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Statutes of the Order of the Garter Subject The topic of the resource Honors Description An account of the resource Material related to the Statutes of the Order of the Garter including Dispensations. Royal Warrant These can be purely administrative in nature (e.g., Warrants authorizing the use of the Great Seal) or they can be substantive instruments (e.g., Warrants of appointment). They are signed by the Monarch and (usually) countersigned by a Minister of the Crown. Transcript A transcript of the document. STATUTE, 11TH JUNE, 1937. NEW REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE FEES PAYABLE BY THE KNIGHTS OF THE ORDER GEORGE R.I. WHEREAS by Statute bearing date the thirtieth day of August One thousand nine hundred and eighteen the sum of one hundred pounds was directed to be paid by Knights on the occasion of their installation as Knights of the Most Noble Order of the Garter into the hands of the Lords Commissioners of Our Treasury. And whereas We taking into Our Royal consideration the recommendation in this behalf of the said Lords Commissioners of Our Treasury, by virtue of the power inherent in Us as Sovereign of the said Most Noble Order, do hereby revoke the aforesaid Statute and do direct that each Knight at his first coming in shall pay the said sum of One hundred pounds into the hands of the Secretary of Our said Most Noble Order, and not into the hands of the said Lords Commissioners of Our Treasury. And We also direct that the Banner, Helmet, Crest, Sword, and Stall-plate of any Knight shall not be set over his Stall until such time as the said sum of One hundred pounds has been paid. And We do hereby Command that this Our Ordinance Intimation and Direction shall be taken and deemed to be part of the Statutes of Our said Most Noble Order. GIVEN at Our Court at Buckingham Palace under Our Royal Sign Manual and the Signet of Our said Order this Eleventh day of June, One thousand nine hundred and thirty-seven, in the first year of Our Reign. By the Sovereign's Command, THOMAS OXON, Chancellor of the Order of the Garter Countersigner The individual who countersigned the Warrant. Thomas Strong (Bishop of Oxford and Chancellor of the Order of the Garter) Seal Affixed Some Warrants bear a seal. Signet of the Order of the Garter (not shown) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. This text is taken from a printed edition of the statutes and may not reflect the formatting of the original. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Royal Warrant - Statute of the Order of the Garter Concerning the Fees Payable by Knights of the Order [1937-06-11] Subject The topic of the resource Honors Description An account of the resource Royal Warrant of King George VI making a Statute of the Order of the Garter concerning the fees payable by Knights of the Order. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource King George VI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Statutes of the Order of the Garter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937-06-11 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Chancellor of the Garter Honors Monarch Order of the Garter Royal Prerogative Statutes of Chivalric Orders Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Statutes of the Order of the Garter Subject The topic of the resource Honors Description An account of the resource Material related to the Statutes of the Order of the Garter including Dispensations. Royal Warrant These can be purely administrative in nature (e.g., Warrants authorizing the use of the Great Seal) or they can be substantive instruments (e.g., Warrants of appointment). They are signed by the Monarch and (usually) countersigned by a Minister of the Crown. Transcript A transcript of the document. Elizabeth R WHEREAS divers of Our Royal Predecessors for the time being Sovereigns of The Most Noble Order of the Garter have been pleased to admit Ladies of exalted rank or eminent Station into association with the Knights Companions of the said Most Noble Order and permitting them to wear the Habit and Ensigns of the Order and to participate in the celebrations and other solemnities of the Order And whereas by a Statute bearing date the Fifth day of October 1954 it was commanded and enjoined that the said Order should thenceforth consist of The Sovereign and Twenty-five Knights Companions together with certain others as by the said Statute were more particularly defined And whereas We the Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter are desirous of evincing in a fitting manner Our abiding sense of the virtues and worth of Ladies of eminence known to Us by making such of them as We are pleased to choose and select to be Companions of Our said Most Noble Order Now therefore in order the better to effect Our said purpose and to virtue of the power inherent in Us as Sovereign of Our said Most Noble Order We do ordain and declare that henceforth the Companions of Our said Most Noble Order shall be those of Our Subjects both Knights and Ladies as We or Our Successors are pleased to declare to be Knights Companions or Ladies Companions of Our said Most Noble Order and that in the case of a Lady she shall be admitted into the Companionship of Our said Order by the style and title of Lady Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter being accorded in such respect the designation of "Lady" before her Christian or first name her said style and title being expressed by the post-nominal designation of "L.G." and as a Lady Companion of Our said Most Noble Order shall enjoy the like rights and privileges in regard thereto as are now or have been enjoyed hitherto by Knights Companions of Our said Order and shall be subject in like manner as is a Knight Companion to such provisions of the Statutes of Our said Most Noble Order as are appropriate and furthermore shall have a Stall in Our Royal Chapel of Saint George at Windsor assigned to her and shall have a Banner and an Achievement or Stall Plate of her Armorial Bearings erected there and shall have also full power and authority to wear the Habit and Ensigns of Our Most Noble Order and to participate in its celebrations and solemnities any Statute, Decree, Rule or Usage to the contrary notwithstanding Given at Our Court at Balmoral under Our Royal Sign Manual and the Signet of Our said Order this First day of October One thousand nine hundred and eighty-seven, in the thirty-sixth year of Our Reign By the Sovereign's Command Abergavenny Chancellor of the Most Noble Order of the Garter Countersigner The individual who countersigned the Warrant. John, 5th Marquess of Abergavenny (Chancellor of the Order of the Garter) Seal Affixed Some Warrants bear a seal. Signet of the Order of the Garter (not shown) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. This text is taken from a printed edition of the statutes and may not reflect the formatting of the original. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Royal Warrant - Statute of the Order of the Garter For the Appointment of Lady Companions [1987-10-01] Subject The topic of the resource Honors Description An account of the resource Royal Warrant of Queen Elizabeth II making a Statute of the Order of the Garter for the appointment of Lady Companions. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Queen Elizabeth II Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Statutes of the Order of the Garter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1987-10-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Chancellor of the Garter Honors Monarch Order of the Garter Royal Prerogative Statutes of Chivalric Orders Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Statutes of the Order of the Garter Subject The topic of the resource Honors Description An account of the resource Material related to the Statutes of the Order of the Garter including Dispensations. Royal Warrant These can be purely administrative in nature (e.g., Warrants authorizing the use of the Great Seal) or they can be substantive instruments (e.g., Warrants of appointment). They are signed by the Monarch and (usually) countersigned by a Minister of the Crown. Transcript A transcript of the document. STATUTE, 1ST NOVEMBER, 1937, APPOINTING THE DUKE OF PORTLAND K.G., G.C.V.O., TO THE OFFICE OF CHANCELLOR OF THE ORDER GEORGE R.I. GEORGE THE SIXTH by the Grace of God of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, King, Defender of the Faith, etc., and Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. WHEREAS Our Royal Predecessor King EDWARD the FOURTH was pleased to erect and establish the Office of Chancellor of Our said Most Noble Order of the Garter and in consideration that Our Royal Chapel of Saint George within Our Castle of Windsor was founded and established within the Diocese of Salisbury did grant the said Office to RICHARD BEAUCHAMP then Bishop of Salisbury and to his successors Bishops of that See. AND whereas by the Statutes of Our said Most Noble Order made by Our Royal Predecessor King HENRY the EIGHTH it was enacted and declared that no one be appointed to the Office of Chancellor of the said Order unless he be a Prelate of the Church as an Archbishop, Bishop or of other considerable dignity or if a temporal or secular person a Knight of Noble Blood of great learning reputation and experience. AND whereas from the year 1553 to the year 1669 the said Office of Chancellor was continuously filled by temporal or secular persons of or above the rank of Knight appointed successively by Our Royal Predecessors Sovereigns of Our said Most Noble Order. AND whereas in the year 1669 the said Office of Chancellor was restored to the Bishop of Salisbury and was held by successive Bishops of that See until the year 1837. AND whereas by a Statute of Our said Most Noble Order made by Our Royal Predecessor King WILLIAM the FOURTH bearing date the twenty-fifth day of February One thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven after reciting the creation of the said Office of Chancellor and the reasons hereinbefore stated for its conferment upon the Bishops of Salisbury and reciting that by an Order in Council dated the fifth day of October One thousand eight hundred and thirty-six the whole County of Berks had been dissevered from the Diocese of Salisbury and annexed to the Diocese of Oxford it was enacted and declared that the said Office of Chancellor of Our said Most Noble Order with all the rights and privileges thereunto annexed should thenceforward be held and enjoyed by the Bishop of Oxford and by his successors Bishops of Oxford. AND whereas the said Office of Chancellor of Our said Most Noble Order is now vacant by the resignation of the Right Reverend Father in God, Thomas, late Bishop of Oxford, We therefore after due consideration of the premises bearing in mind the said Statutes of Our Royal Predecessor King HENRY the EIGHTH and that the said Chapel of Saint George is a Free Chapel not under any Diocesan jurisdiction and considering that it would be suitable and convenient and of advantage to Our said Most Noble Order that the Office of Chancellor thereof should be filled by a Knight Companion of Our said Order or by such others person of learning, reputation, and experience not being below the rank of a Knight as it may seem good to Us Our Heirs and Successors Sovereigns of Our said Order from time to time to appoint do hereby revoke and cancel the said Statute of the twenty-fifth day of February One thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven and declare the same to be henceforth void and of none effect and do hereby Ordain and Declare that our Right Trusty and Right Entirely Beloved Cousin and Counsellor WILLIAM JOHN ARTHUR CHARLES JAMES, Duke of Portland, a Knight Companion of Our said Most Noble Order, Knight Grand Cross of Our Royal Victorian Order shall have hold and enjoy the said Office of Chancellor of Our said Most Noble Order with all the rights and privileges thereunto annexed. And although it is the ordinary business of Our said Chancellor to countersign Warrants passed under the Seal or Signet of Our said Order it is in this particular case Our Royal Will and Pleasure for avoiding all doubts that may arise by his countersigning or omitting to countersign the same and We do hereby Direct and Command that Our Trusty and Well Beloved Servant Sir GERALD WOODS WOLLASTON, Knight Commander of Our Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Knight Commander of Our Royal Victorian Order, Our Garter Principal King of Arms do countersign this Our Warrant and do affix the Seal of Our said Most Noble Order to this Our Warrant. GIVEN at Our Court at Buckingham Palace under Our Sign Manual and the Signet of Our said Order this First day of November, One thousand nine hundred and thirty-seven, in the first year of Our Reign. By the Sovereign's Command, GERALD W. WOLLASTON, Garter. Countersigner The individual who countersigned the Warrant. Sir Gerald Wollaston (Garter Principal King of Arms) Seal Affixed Some Warrants bear a seal. Signet of the Order of the Garter (not shown) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. This text is taken from a printed edition of the statutes and may not reflect the formatting of the original. Special Features This is a place to enter any distinguishing features. It's been claimed that the decision to appoint a Knight Companion as Chancellor instead of letting it remain with the Bishop of Oxford ex officio was motivated by the Palace's displeasure over Thomas Strong's behavior during the Abdication Crisis. It's worth noting, however, that the Duke of Portland wasn't appointed Chancellor until after Strong had resigned his See so it's possible that other factors were in play. Normally, Statutes are countersigned by the Chancellor, but since that wasn't possible in this case, this Statute makes special provision for Garter Principal King of Arms to countersign and seal it. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Royal Warrant - Statute of the Order of the Garter Appointing the Duke of Portland to the Office of Chancellor [1937-11-01] Subject The topic of the resource Honors Description An account of the resource Royal Warrant of King George VI making a Statute of the Order of the Garter appointing the Duke of Portland to the Office of Chancellor of the Order. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource King George VI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Statutes of the Most Noble Order of the Garter (with corrections) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937-11-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Garter Principal King of Arms Honors Monarch Order of the Garter Royal Prerogative Statutes of Chivalric Orders Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Statutes of the Order of the Garter Subject The topic of the resource Honors Description An account of the resource Material related to the Statutes of the Order of the Garter including Dispensations. Royal Warrant These can be purely administrative in nature (e.g., Warrants authorizing the use of the Great Seal) or they can be substantive instruments (e.g., Warrants of appointment). They are signed by the Monarch and (usually) countersigned by a Minister of the Crown. Transcript A transcript of the document. STATUTE, 21ST MARCH, 1939, DECLARING ALL KNIGHTS PRINCES OF THE BLOOD EXCEPTED TO BE SUCCEEDED IN THEIR STALLS BY THE NEXT KNIGHT IN SUCCESSION, OF WHATEVER DEGREE, AND NOT CHANGE SUCH STALL WITHOUT SPECIAL WARRANT FROM THE SOVEREIGN GEORGE R.I. WHEREAS by the Statutes of Our Most Noble Order of the Garter ordained and declared by Our Royal Predecessor King Henry the Eighth, it was declared and agreed in accordance with the ancient practice, that upon the death of any of the Knights Companions he that should come after and succeed in his place shall have the self-same stall that his predecessor had, and should not change it without special warrant or licence of the Sovereign, except Emperors, Kings and Princes, which should keep and hold their stalls after their estates and very next unto the Sovereign. And Whereas by a Statute passed on the Second day of February, 1805, it was decreed that the Sons of the Sovereign and such Princes of the Blood as should be of the Order should be placed according to their rank in the stalls nearest to that of the Sovereign; that Emperors and Kings should be placed according to their elections and installations, in the stalls next to those of the Blood Royal; that Sovereign Princes should be placed immediately after Emperors and Kings according to the same rule of election and installation; and that all other the Knights Companions, subjects and strangers, not of the dignity above mentioned should be installed in the lowest stalls, so that they may be translated to the higher according to their seniority in the Order and the ancient practice of the same. And Whereas it has been represented unto Us that the frequent alteration of the Banners and other Achievements of the Knights contemplated by the said Statute of the second day of February, 1805, is inconvenient and involves risk of injury to the fabric of Our Royal Chapel of St. George. We therefore, taking the premises into Our Royal consideration, and considering that it would be expedient to revert to the ancient practice set out and decreed in the said Statutes of Our Royal Predecessor King Henry the Eighth, do hereby declare and ordain that every subject of Us or of Our Successors (other than Princes of the Blood Royal) who shall be chosen to this Degree of Honour shall be placed in the stall of his predecessor, and not in any other without the special Warrant or Licence of the Sovereign: and that the order of the stalls occupied by Knights-Subjects shall not be deemed to be that of seniority in the Order. GIVEN at Our Court at Buckingham Palace this Twenty-first day of March, 1939, in the Second year of Our Reign. By the Sovereign's Command, PORTLAND, Chancellor. Countersigner The individual who countersigned the Warrant. William, 6th Duke of Portland (Chancellor of the Order of the Garter) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. This text is taken from a printed edition of the statutes and may not reflect the formatting of the original. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Royal Warrant - Statute of the Order of the Garter Regarding Stalls [1939-03-21] Subject The topic of the resource Honors Description An account of the resource Royal Warrant of King George VI making a Statute of the Order of the Garter declaring that Knights Companions are to be succeeded in their Stalls by the next Knight in succession and they are not to change their Stall without a special Warrant from the Sovereign. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource King George VI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Statutes of the Most Noble Order of the Garter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-03-21 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Chancellor of the Garter Honors Monarch Order of the Garter Royal Prerogative Statutes of Chivalric Orders Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Statutes of the Order of the Garter Subject The topic of the resource Honors Description An account of the resource Material related to the Statutes of the Order of the Garter including Dispensations. Royal Warrant These can be purely administrative in nature (e.g., Warrants authorizing the use of the Great Seal) or they can be substantive instruments (e.g., Warrants of appointment). They are signed by the Monarch and (usually) countersigned by a Minister of the Crown. Transcript A transcript of the document. STATUTE, 20TH OCTOBER, 1944. NEW REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE FEES PAYABLE BY THE KNIGHTS OF THE ORDER GEORGE R.I. WHEREAS by Statute bearing date the Eleventh day of June, One thousand nine hundred and thirty-seven, the sum of One, hundred pounds was directed to be paid by Knights on the occasion of their installation as Knights of the Most Noble Order of the Garter into the hands of the Secretary of Our said Most Noble Order. AND WHEREAS We taking into Our Royal Consideration the objections that have been advanced as to the inadequacy of this sum are pleased by virtue of the power inherent in Us as Sovereign of the said Most Noble Order to hereby revoke the aforesaid Statute and direct that each Knight at his first coming in shall pay the sum of One hundred and fifty pounds into an account styled " The Garter Fee Account " and We do further direct that Our Chancellor, Our Garter Principal King of Arms and Our Secretary of Our said Most Noble Order or any two of Our aforesaid Officers may expend the said sum or any such portion thereof in defraying the costs arising out of the creation of each Knight at his first coming in or any other costs or expenses necessarily incurred on behalf of Our said Most Noble Order. And we do also direct that the Banner Helmet Crest Sword and Stall-plate of any Knight shall not be set over his stall until such time as the said One hundred and fifty pounds has been paid. And We do hereby command that this Our Ordinance Intimation and Direction shall be taken and deemed to be part and parcel of the Statutes of Our said Most Noble Order. GIVEN at Our Court at Buckingham Palace under Our Royal Sign Manual and the Signet of Our said Most Noble Order this Twentieth day of October, One thousand nine hundred and forty-four, in the Eighth year of Our Reign. By the Sovereign's Command, HALIFAX, Chancellor. Countersigner The individual who countersigned the Warrant. Edward, 1st Earl of Halifax (Chancellor of the Order of the Garter) Seal Affixed Some Warrants bear a seal. Signet of the Order of the Garter (not shown) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. This text is taken from a printed edition of the statutes and may not reflect the formatting of the original. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Royal Warrant - Statute of the Order of the Garter Regarding Fees [1944-10-22] Subject The topic of the resource Honors Description An account of the resource Royal Warrant of King George VI making a Statute of the Order of the Garter requiring new Knights Companions to pay a fee of £150 on their appointment. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource King George VI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Statutes of the Most Noble Order of the Garter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944-10-22 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Chancellor of the Garter Honors Monarch Order of the Garter Royal Prerogative Statutes of Chivalric Orders