Royal Family Order of King George VI

Royal Family Order of King George VI

The Royal Family Order of King George VI was a high honour bestowed as a mark of personal esteem on titled female members of the British Royal Family for personal service to King George VI.

Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Alexandra are the only surviving members of the Order.

Appearance

King George VI's Royal Family Order was awarded in classes and was of pink colour.

List of known recipients

* HM Queen Mary
* HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother
* HM Queen Elizabeth II
* HRH The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
* HRH Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester
* HRH Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent
* HRH Princess Alexandra of Kent (later The Honourable Lady Ogilvy)
* HRH The Princess Mary, Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood
* HRH Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone

See also

*Royal Family Order


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