I had wondered if His Majesty would continue this tradition and I am glad he did. The new order is as splendid and beautiful as the older ones. Mr. Barton, thank you for the video.
I was watching some video from the banquet and noticed Queen Camilla was wearing two family orders. I rightly assumed the second was CRIII and immediately thought of you and the previous video on the subject. Thank you for your prompt attention to this! It was delightful to see the details on the order.
@@anna_luin I’m only going on the official reports! Every report says it is pale blue. Granted blue at the green end of the spectrum, like duck egg blue.
The emperor of Japan receiving the Garter is also a time-honoured tradition, as every emperor since Meiji has received the order, they are unique in that they are one of the few non-Christian members in the order's history.
Very pretty and so interesting. I knew about the orders, but wasn’t aware of how they were created. It was good to see His Majesty and the Queen. Thank you from Texas.
For some reason I am very attached to this tradition, so it was highly gratifying to see Queen Camilla wear the new Family Order. I hope other members of the family receive smaller versions.
@@leahnichol6665 - past monarchs have given a larger version to their spouse, or to other senior ladies in the family. It's kind of like classes within the order.
@@tek5692 For example. George VI, gave the larger version to his wife Queen Elizabeth and mother Queen Mary. And gave the smaller versions to his daughters The Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, his sisters-in-law the Duchesses of Gloucester and Kent and his niece Princess Alexandra of Kent.
There is a photo on Pinterest showing both sides of the family orders for Elizabeth II, George VI, George V, Edward VIII and I think George IV, the backs of the last three all show the same pattern, the backs of Edward VIII appears smooth.
The three Scandinavian monarchies also have royal family orders for its female members, but the ribbon colors don't change from reign to reign. The Norwegians and Danes use their national colors (red with blue and white edging for the Norwegians and white edged in red for the Danes) while the Swedes use the light blue of the Order of the Seraphim (the equivalent of Britain's Order of the Garter). Their ribbons are smaller than the British and are tied in the form of bows. I've never seen any of the recipients wearing more than one at a time, unlike in the U.K., so I assume anyone holding an order from more than one monarch simply replaces the portrait.
Interestingly The King appears dressed for the State Opening of Parliament (unlike his mother, grandfather and great grandfather). How do I know? Because he's wearing the ribbon of the Royal Victorian Order, not the Garter 😊
In other reports I have read the ribbon of the new Family Order a pale green - which it looks to me. Also, the George V and George VI Orders portray those respective Kings wearing the riband and collar of the Order of the Garter. Was there a specific reason The King chose the riband of the Royal Victorian Order instead ? Was it simply because the portrait was taken from a specific photograph where he was wearing the Royal Victorian Order ?
The official record is light blue, the photos realised have an unfortunate yellow cast to them. I think a decision was made to use the image as a reference.
As a colonial, I ask with due respect to the monarchy which has served The UK and Commonwealth well for many centuries, what are the responsibilities of the members of these orders? Religious orders that are more familiar to me require duties of membership. But these personal orders seem superfluous - granting membership to family alone.
Goodness. The trolls have been put out, poor dears. Thank you for the lovely post, Allan. I am so glad Camilla was able to wear her order to the banquette. I am sorry the Emperor and Empress were not able to be at Garter Day recently. I do hope I did not miss that one! I am looking forward to them coming to Garter Day when they are next in town. 😊
It's customery for foreign Royalty and sone presidents to be made Honourary members of British orders when they have state visits. The late Queen Elizabeth had many foreign orders given to her though strangely enough nothing from the USA despite the so called "Special Relationship" and her many visits there
It's tradition to wear the highest order of chivalry or merit at a white tie state banquet. The guest wears the highest order they have received from the country they visit. And the host normally wears the highest order from the other country. The Emperor of Japan just received the Order of the Garter that day. Only other monarchs will receive the Garter no presidents of other countries. But they can recieve other orders, for example the President of South Korea received the Order of the Bath when he visited the UK last year. If the guests or hosts never received such kind of orders from the other side, they wear their highest order from their own country. The USA have a lot of military decorations, but no system of granting orders of chivalry to other head of states, nor does the US-President receive such orders, therefore neither Obama, nor Trump is wearing a sash, while Elizabeth wore her Garter when dining with them.
The red portrait was commissioned by the Drapers’ Company of the City of London. They asked if he could sit for it and as there’s hundreds of years of tradition that the Monarch has a portrait at Drapers’ Hall, Charles agreed. Charles didn’t pay for it, he didn’t choose the artist, he had no input into what it looked like, and it isn’t for him to display
@@VonononieTHANK YOU for explaining that situation, I’ve heard nothing of the background story before now, and from the shoddy journalism I encountered I had drawn the conclusion that this was a portrait for royal use and display. I wish more people understood this.
I love the red portrait. i could talk at length about the symbolism, the message and the emotion that this painting embodies... but as the old saying goes, there is no accounting for taste.
There have been several triple recipients. However, the woman to receive the most family orders was Mary of Teck, who received 5 orders of the 7 family orders created.
If this is true then it sums up how ridiculous these people are.... awarding mates and family honours and pictures of themselves....We need a Republic.
Technically the Royal Estates overseas are managed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer who was given them by George III who knew what a waster his son the future George IV aka "Georgie Porgie pudding n pie, who kissed the girls and made them cry". So his dad stopped him gambling away the family wealth and told the Chancellor to pay them a stipend from those properties, but keep the rest for the country, they would continue to manage the Dutchies of Lancaster and Cornwall directly as well as a few others. So technically probably a few to 5 Billion with the art and jewels thrown in, but a lot of the art is priceless as they are by old masters, so you would find that hard to value.
What a cheap looking piece of jewelry. It’s a disappointment to see one that is significantly inferior to those previously issued, but then again, it’s no surprise!
Then I would suggest you have very little judgement. He is proving to be an exceptional head of state and head of nation. As someone affected by cancer - his decision to announce that he was dealing with the condition and his encouragement that men should get themselves checked for prostate cancer - which saw a huge spike in men coming forward to check for a condition which kills thousands of men every year - was fantastic. In doing so the King has saved lives. His remarkable achievements with the Princes Trust which has, so far, transformed the lives and potential of over a million young people can't be underestimated. I am old enough to remember that he has been speaking out about climate change and global warming since the 1970s - and faced the contempt of the popular press 'Charles talks to trees etc'. He has raised issues around the built environment, he has supported the arts across the UK.. The country and commonwealth is fortunate to have a man of such dedication, sense of service and commitment as our King. Long may he reign.
As usual we see our royalty decorating themselves like christmas trees from Ruritania. They are continuing to live in the distant past, losing touch with the modern world.
Absolute nonsense. A crass comment which shows zero understanding of the history and context of this occasion. It is a state banquet - to honour a visiting head of state from one of our most significant allies. It is meant to be a grand occasion and the grandeur is part of honouring the visitors. Do you want the King and Queen to turn in jeans?? No member of the royal family dresses in this way in their everyday working life - these clothes and jewels and ceremony are kept to make these events special. All for us 'dress up' for significant occasions - a wedding, a funeral etc - it's how we underline their importance.
Nowadays we all reduce, reuse and recycle. I love the notion of reusing the family diamonds! It's a lovely miniature of the King, but as I think I commented on your longer video, I think the grosgrain ribbons are somewhat naff. Thank you so much for this video, my heart leaps up when I see a new one pop along!
This type of ribbon with a wavy pattern is called Moiré. It's also made without the wavy pattern and that type is called Bengaline. In addition to being milled as ribbon both are also milled as fabric.
I know The Princess of Wales is ‘higher’ in rank than The Princess Royal, but I would really like to see His Majesty award his Family Order to Anne next. She’s been a loyal member of the family and exceedingly hard working for so long. I hope ‘Old Bean’ will do that for his beloved sister.
It doesn't have to be a competition. George VI held a luncheon the day before his coronation and awarded it to all the female members of his family. The only thing that rank differentiated was the size of the order. The larger ones went to his wife Queen Elizabeth and mother Queen Mary. Everyone else got the smaller ones.
I think he will award Duchesses at the same time as Princesses aswell. It’s probably why only Camilla has one now. With Catherine and Anne out of commission for now. Still it will be fun to see them all debuting them when they are ready. At some point a lot of the older Princesses and Duchesses will have three and possibly Camilla. It’s been a while since someone has had three and worn them all. I know that Margret had three and wore them together, I also know that the Queen Mum had the same three. Though normally she wore her husbands and daughters. Princess Alexandra is the only surviving to have George VI and Elizabeth II, It would be brilliant, for King Charles to give her one as well. The all time record holder must be Queen Mary of Teck. She was given the Order Victoria and Albert, the Order of Edward VII, the Order of George V, the Order of George VI and the Order of Queen Elizabeth II. Three of them were the largest size being the wife of a reigning Monarch, the second for being the Mother of a reigning Monarch, and the third for being the Grandmother of a reigning Monarch. Alas I will most likely only get to see three in my lifetime anyway. Unless the Queen already gave Princess Charlotte one. Like her Grandfather did for both her and Margaret as children.
I have to agree and nothing against Queen Camilla but she is Queen Consort whereas Princess Anne is Princess Royal and I argued, quite well I'm told, that her Majesty, May She Rest in שלום, Queen Elizabeth II should re write the order doing away with primo geneture, or male centric inheritance of the crown, so that Anne might become Queen upon her, Queen Elizabeth II, unfortunate, demise. We all see how well that went
Fascinating and thank you very much for all the information. Continuity is very important and I’m glad His Majesty has opted for a tried-and-trusted classic design. It’s beautiful.
I wonder if the King will bestow the Order on his granddaughter Princess Charlotte of Wales. She turned 9 in May, the same age that her late Great Grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II and her younger sister Princess Margaret received the Royal Family Order of their grandfather King George V. As the Kings Order strongly resembles that of King George V it would be a sweet nod to his late mother if Princess Charlotte received it at the same age.
I'm pretty sure she will, once she becomes of age and takes up public duties...and assuming that His Majesty is still alive. King Charles doesn't seem to be one who would be keen on bestowing such marks of distinction on children, not with his emphasis on a "slimmed-down" monarchy.
I wonder why some order sashes/ribbons run from the right shoulder to left hip (eg. RVO) and others from the left shoulder to right hip (eg. Garter)? It was one of the differences between the King's order, where he is wearing the RVO, and his grandfather's order, who is wearing the Garter.
The King is wearing the collar of the order of the Garter. Meaning he can't wear the sash at the same time, so the RVO was the next best thing. Although I would have thought that the order of the Thistle was higher ranking and the sash should have been worn instead of the RVO. But I guess I'm wrong.
@@richierich7229 The sash of the Thistle would be a dark green. The sash of the RVO pops up much more in this miniature picture. And as the sovereign Charles can decide what he want to wear. In the original portrait photo he wears the star of the Thistle, but this can't be seen on the miniature.
@@allanbarton Everything you post is informative, entertaining and well researched. I love how the Royal Family Orders show the continuity of tradition and style.
Interesting to see the rear of the medallion.
I had wondered if His Majesty would continue this tradition and I am glad he did. The new order is as splendid and beautiful as the older ones.
Mr. Barton, thank you for the video.
That is a much better portrait than the flaming red thing.
Wow, that is absolutely beautiful front and back and the fact somebody hand painted that in oils is just amazing!
Thanks Allan. I learn so much from your videos. The medallion is beautiful.
I was watching some video from the banquet and noticed Queen Camilla was wearing two family orders. I rightly assumed the second was CRIII and immediately thought of you and the previous video on the subject. Thank you for your prompt attention to this! It was delightful to see the details on the order.
Thank you, Dr. Barton. I very much enjoy your videos.
You are the F.L.Cross of our generation. Thank you for all your work around the coronation and royal bits and pieces.
Yeah! I think if Princess Royale Ann was feeling better, and Princess Catherine was feeling better, we might have seen a few more. Thanks Allen.
I am so pleased that His Majesty is maintaining this charming tradition!
Very interesting. I predicted the color blue but in some pictures it looks more like pale green.
Anyway, excited to finally see one.😊
Yes, the lighting wasn't too good on the photos they took and gave it a yellow cast that made it look greenish. I think it's a good choice.
@@allanbarton It definitely looks green when worn above Queen Elizabeth's yellow against the blue sash. I think its green.
@@anna_luin I’m only going on the official reports! Every report says it is pale blue. Granted blue at the green end of the spectrum, like duck egg blue.
The emperor of Japan receiving the Garter is also a time-honoured tradition, as every emperor since Meiji has received the order, they are unique in that they are one of the few non-Christian members in the order's history.
There was also a Sjah of Persia I believe.
@@Popperite, you are correct, I shall alter my comment. For there were two Shahs invested with the Garter
Hirohito's was rescinded during the War only to be restored later.
@@purrdiggle1470 indeed.
@@purrdiggle1470I heard about that during a tour of St. George’s Chapel at Windsor. Quietly taken down during WW II, quietly restored some time later.
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Thank you for this interesting video.
The Emperor of Japan plays the viola; he switched from the violin as it has a less conspicuous role in music.
Great video as always! Thank you so much for all the information.
Live this information. The skill of the artist, Elizabeth Meek is astounding.
I think it looks great.
Very interesting. Thankyou
Thank-you for guiding us through this historical transition.
God Save The King.
Long Live The King.
Imagine being as excited about the new Royal Family Order as it was to discover King Charles III's portrait for £20.00 from the local bank's ATM!
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An interesting close up and explanation of the order. Thank you.
Glad you appreciated this!
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I love your channel Allan ,always so interesting and informative and information we can trust .Thank you
Thanks very much, glad you’re enjoying my videos!
I thought of you soon as I saw it reported that Her Majesty was wearing the King’s personal order!
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Thank you Linda for such a lovely endorsement.
Very informative. Excellently presented.
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Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it!
You are clearly an expert. Very informative channel. Aloha from Hawaii
Most interesting and thank you for the time and effort in making this video. I have now subscribed.
Thank you for your kind words and the subscription Hugh, I hope all is well.
wonderful. thanks
Very interesting. Thank you.
Excellent video! Thank you. It’s beautiful.
Thank you for this information. Alway intrigued what they are for. Mabuhay.
Lovely video . Excellent as always.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very pretty and so interesting. I knew about the orders, but wasn’t aware of how they were created. It was good to see His Majesty and the Queen. Thank you from Texas.
Glad you appreciated this!
What a stunning object. Thanks for the video
This is the last transitional element for the present Reign.
We still don't have a new great seal.
@@allanbarton Or (as far As I know) any new royal warrants for manufacturers, in the name of HM King Charles III.
@@williamevans9426 that’s true, it’s very curious - a slow start with some things.
All of these portraits are beautiful.
Very interesting.
For some reason I am very attached to this tradition, so it was highly gratifying to see Queen Camilla wear the new Family Order. I hope other members of the family receive smaller versions.
Oh. What an interesting idea. Is that ‘done’?
@@leahnichol6665 - past monarchs have given a larger version to their spouse, or to other senior ladies in the family. It's kind of like classes within the order.
@@tek5692 For example. George VI, gave the larger version to his wife Queen Elizabeth and mother Queen Mary. And gave the smaller versions to his daughters The Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, his sisters-in-law the Duchesses of Gloucester and Kent and his niece Princess Alexandra of Kent.
Allan, thank you for this very informative post. I literally knew nothing about these orders besides the fact that they exist. Very interesting.
It would be nice to award more on the anniversary.
Siblings & older relatives... You spent many more years growing up with them..
Pale Green is what I see.
Princess Alexandra, The Honorable Lady Ogilvy is the last living recipient of the Royal Family Order of George V, not Elizabeth II.
George VI, not George V as she was born not long before George V's death
@@pedanticradiator1491 Oh, my mistake.
The back is impressive enough in its own right.
Gorgeous
There is a photo on Pinterest showing both sides of the family orders for Elizabeth II, George VI, George V, Edward VIII and I think George IV, the backs of the last three all show the same pattern, the backs of Edward VIII appears smooth.
Very nice video
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it!
The three Scandinavian monarchies also have royal family orders for its female members, but the ribbon colors don't change from reign to reign. The Norwegians and Danes use their national colors (red with blue and white edging for the Norwegians and white edged in red for the Danes) while the Swedes use the light blue of the Order of the Seraphim (the equivalent of Britain's Order of the Garter). Their ribbons are smaller than the British and are tied in the form of bows. I've never seen any of the recipients wearing more than one at a time, unlike in the U.K., so I assume anyone holding an order from more than one monarch simply replaces the portrait.
QE ll was likely the last holder of several now-extinct international Orders, including the Order of the Two Rivers of Iraq.
Interestingly The King appears dressed for the State Opening of Parliament (unlike his mother, grandfather and great grandfather). How do I know? Because he's wearing the ribbon of the Royal Victorian Order, not the Garter 😊
Ribbon or sash?
He wears the collane of the Garter, no need to wear the sash too.
The ribbon color is more sophisticated than the last blue ribbon. It's a lovely color that won't make the women wearing it look like Easter eggs
Not a native Speaker so with "order" I expected something different. So each monarch in GB founds his own order?
In other reports I have read the ribbon of the new Family Order a pale green - which it looks to me. Also, the George V and George VI Orders portray those respective Kings wearing the riband and collar of the Order of the Garter. Was there a specific reason The King chose the riband of the Royal Victorian Order instead ? Was it simply because the portrait was taken from a specific photograph where he was wearing the Royal Victorian Order ?
The official record is light blue, the photos realised have an unfortunate yellow cast to them. I think a decision was made to use the image as a reference.
Lighting affects the colours we see as well as camera type, some capture colours slightly differently to our eyes.
Blue? It might be the night mode in my pigging, but it looks green to me
It’s a colour cast from the photography. It is very pale blue.
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Did the queen use the order of George VI and also of her grandfather? G V?
Yes, look for example at the pictures of the state banquet for President Trump.
Wonderful! “No innovation here”-I consider the word “innovation” a pejorative, by the way.
@@ByronAdams-j7t Monarchy should be an antipode of innovations by definition
Very interesting, but I always think they rather spoil the ladies dresses.
Whose family order would have been recycled? Does this imply that on death of the recipient of an order the physical order is returned to the crown?
Wow.
I wonder if the Princess of Wales (only because of her cancer diagnosis) not because of her precedence will he next
As a colonial, I ask with due respect to the monarchy which has served The UK and Commonwealth well for many centuries, what are the responsibilities of the members of these orders? Religious orders that are more familiar to me require duties of membership. But these personal orders seem superfluous - granting membership to family alone.
Goodness. The trolls have been put out, poor dears. Thank you for the lovely post, Allan. I am so glad Camilla was able to wear her order to the banquette. I am sorry the Emperor and Empress were not able to be at Garter Day recently. I do hope I did not miss that one! I am looking forward to them coming to Garter Day when they are next in town. 😊
Yes, they only increase their blood pressure, not mine!
I don't think they had to attend Garter Day though.
“How many diamonds do these people have?”
That’s an unanswerable question. More than I have!
After seeing the video I'm wondering if there is a person with 3 or more of those? Getting the: "Gotta catch'm all" vibes.
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Why was the Japan Emperor wearing the Order of the Garter?
It's customery for foreign Royalty and sone presidents to be made Honourary members of British orders when they have state visits. The late Queen Elizabeth had many foreign orders given to her though strangely enough nothing from the USA despite the so called "Special Relationship" and her many visits there
It's tradition to wear the highest order of chivalry or merit at a white tie state banquet. The guest wears the highest order they have received from the country they visit. And the host normally wears the highest order from the other country.
The Emperor of Japan just received the Order of the Garter that day. Only other monarchs will receive the Garter no presidents of other countries. But they can recieve other orders, for example the President of South Korea received the Order of the Bath when he visited the UK last year.
If the guests or hosts never received such kind of orders from the other side, they wear their highest order from their own country.
The USA have a lot of military decorations, but no system of granting orders of chivalry to other head of states, nor does the US-President receive such orders, therefore neither Obama, nor Trump is wearing a sash, while Elizabeth wore her Garter when dining with them.
@red.aries1444 Ronald Reagan was given the Order of the Bath
@@pedanticradiator1491 I think they abolished this practise in newer times.
It shows that when he wants a decent painting, he can get one, unlike his recent, repugnant 'official' portrait.
The red portrait was commissioned by the Drapers’ Company of the City of London. They asked if he could sit for it and as there’s hundreds of years of tradition that the Monarch has a portrait at Drapers’ Hall, Charles agreed.
Charles didn’t pay for it, he didn’t choose the artist, he had no input into what it looked like, and it isn’t for him to display
Whatever got into their heads to commission such a ghastly thing? 😬
@@VonononieTHANK YOU for explaining that situation, I’ve heard nothing of the background story before now, and from the shoddy journalism I encountered I had drawn the conclusion that this was a portrait for royal use and display. I wish more people understood this.
That is not an official portrait.
I love the red portrait. i could talk at length about the symbolism, the message and the emotion that this painting embodies... but as the old saying goes, there is no accounting for taste.
Princess Alexandra of Kent? Should be quickly the next to have the three Royal Family Orders.
I think that is likely.
There have been several triple recipients. However, the woman to receive the most family orders was Mary of Teck, who received 5 orders of the 7 family orders created.
She will have the orders for George VI, Elizabeth II, and Charles III.
@@t.wcharles2171 Queen Mary could have had 6 in 8 but Mr Simpson stole one.
@@kah10161 I hope HM doesn't lose the timing
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Please. Let's focus on problems in the United States before we concern ourselves about problems in Great Britain
Why would I do that I’m an English TH-camr 😂😂
@@allanbarton obviously this person only thinks Americans use TH-cam
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Does the Order of Charles III come with a skirt? He enjoys wearing skirts.
Go to Scotland and tell a kilt wearer he is wearing a skirt
If this is true then it sums up how ridiculous these people are.... awarding mates and family honours and pictures of themselves....We need a Republic.
Spoil sport.
Why has King Charles got smaller medals than everyone else, is this a new idea?
How much do you think the royal family is worth? I wouldn't be surprised if it was WELL over 5 billion pounds. Great video as always Allan.
Technically the Royal Estates overseas are managed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer who was given them by George III who knew what a waster his son the future George IV aka "Georgie Porgie pudding n pie, who kissed the girls and made them cry". So his dad stopped him gambling away the family wealth and told the Chancellor to pay them a stipend from those properties, but keep the rest for the country, they would continue to manage the Dutchies of Lancaster and Cornwall directly as well as a few others. So technically probably a few to 5 Billion with the art and jewels thrown in, but a lot of the art is priceless as they are by old masters, so you would find that hard to value.
Thankfully, Charles chose a more traditional portrait and not that horrible "red portrait." 😅
Seriously
I absolutely LOVE Charles’ photo on Camilla’s Royal FAMILY ORDER OF CHARLES III ❤
They've had the dressing-up box out
Will PH's wife get one?
I wouldn't hold your breath! 😉
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What a cheap looking piece of jewelry. It’s a disappointment to see one that is significantly inferior to those previously issued, but then again, it’s no surprise!
The odor of King Charles follows him wherever he goes.
It's very beautiful but I'm not a fan of King Charles at the moment
Then I would suggest you have very little judgement. He is proving to be an exceptional head of state and head of nation. As someone affected by cancer - his decision to announce that he was dealing with the condition and his encouragement that men should get themselves checked for prostate cancer - which saw a huge spike in men coming forward to check for a condition which kills thousands of men every year - was fantastic. In doing so the King has saved lives. His remarkable achievements with the Princes Trust which has, so far, transformed the lives and potential of over a million young people can't be underestimated. I am old enough to remember that he has been speaking out about climate change and global warming since the 1970s - and faced the contempt of the popular press 'Charles talks to trees etc'. He has raised issues around the built environment, he has supported the arts across the UK.. The country and commonwealth is fortunate to have a man of such dedication, sense of service and commitment as our King. Long may he reign.
Chuck's getting presumptuous.
Who’s Chuck?
As usual we see our royalty decorating themselves like christmas trees from Ruritania. They are continuing to live in the distant past, losing touch with the modern world.
Absolute nonsense. A crass comment which shows zero understanding of the history and context of this occasion. It is a state banquet - to honour a visiting head of state from one of our most significant allies. It is meant to be a grand occasion and the grandeur is part of honouring the visitors. Do you want the King and Queen to turn in jeans?? No member of the royal family dresses in this way in their everyday working life - these clothes and jewels and ceremony are kept to make these events special. All for us 'dress up' for significant occasions - a wedding, a funeral etc - it's how we underline their importance.
This tradition only started in 1820, hardly the distant past. 😂
that man should not be king.
You do realise how the hereditary system works?
He's a fine man. and a wonderful head of state and nation. We are lucky to have him.
Question: What is the badge that the King is wearing above the order of the garter?
Hanging over the sash of the RVO? It's the Order of Merit. For a better look just compare it with the original portrait photo.
Thought family orders related to takeaway food
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the palace by Uber.
Exotic dishes.Yummy
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Nowadays we all reduce, reuse and recycle. I love the notion of reusing the family diamonds! It's a lovely miniature of the King, but as I think I commented on your longer video, I think the grosgrain ribbons are somewhat naff.
Thank you so much for this video, my heart leaps up when I see a new one pop along!
This type of ribbon with a wavy pattern is called Moiré. It's also made without the wavy pattern and that type is called Bengaline. In addition to being milled as ribbon both are also milled as fabric.
Not directly related, but the King's cypher looks really classy in the relief on the back of the Order.
I know The Princess of Wales is ‘higher’ in rank than The Princess Royal, but I would really like to see His Majesty award his Family Order to Anne next. She’s been a loyal member of the family and exceedingly hard working for so long. I hope ‘Old Bean’ will do that for his beloved sister.
It doesn't have to be a competition. George VI held a luncheon the day before his coronation and awarded it to all the female members of his family. The only thing that rank differentiated was the size of the order. The larger ones went to his wife Queen Elizabeth and mother Queen Mary. Everyone else got the smaller ones.
I think he will award Duchesses at the same time as Princesses aswell. It’s probably why only Camilla has one now. With Catherine and Anne out of commission for now. Still it will be fun to see them all debuting them when they are ready.
At some point a lot of the older Princesses and Duchesses will have three and possibly Camilla. It’s been a while since someone has had three and worn them all. I know that Margret had three and wore them together, I also know that the Queen Mum had the same three. Though normally she wore her husbands and daughters. Princess Alexandra is the only surviving to have George VI and Elizabeth II, It would be brilliant, for King Charles to give her one as well.
The all time record holder must be Queen Mary of Teck. She was given the Order Victoria and Albert, the Order of Edward VII, the Order of George V, the Order of George VI and the Order of Queen Elizabeth II. Three of them were the largest size being the wife of a reigning Monarch, the second for being the Mother of a reigning Monarch, and the third for being the Grandmother of a reigning Monarch. Alas I will most likely only get to see three in my lifetime anyway. Unless the Queen already gave Princess Charlotte one. Like her Grandfather did for both her and Margaret as children.
I have to agree and nothing against Queen Camilla but she is Queen Consort whereas Princess Anne is Princess Royal and I argued, quite well I'm told, that her Majesty, May She Rest in שלום, Queen Elizabeth II should re write the order doing away with primo geneture, or male centric inheritance of the crown, so that Anne might become Queen upon her, Queen Elizabeth II, unfortunate, demise. We all see how well that went
I want one …..
Can you ask for one for me at the same time?
Wouldn’t hurt to ask for a third too, would it
😊Uh hmmm...maybe a 4th also?😊
I have six.
I'd be content with one of the 'loose' diamonds that seem to be in ready supply!
Fascinating and thank you very much for all the information. Continuity is very important and I’m glad His Majesty has opted for a tried-and-trusted classic design. It’s beautiful.
I wonder if the King will bestow the Order on his granddaughter Princess Charlotte of Wales. She turned 9 in May, the same age that her late Great Grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II and her younger sister Princess Margaret received the Royal Family Order of their grandfather King George V. As the Kings Order strongly resembles that of King George V it would be a sweet nod to his late mother if Princess Charlotte received it at the same age.
I do hope so, that would be lovely.
I Do hope so! I love the wee order that is presented to the babies in the Swedish Royal House. 😊
I'm pretty sure she will, once she becomes of age and takes up public duties...and assuming that His Majesty is still alive.
King Charles doesn't seem to be one who would be keen on bestowing such marks of distinction on children, not with his emphasis on a "slimmed-down" monarchy.
Every female HM and HRH gets the family order, no?
@@jesusthroughmary No. It’s in the sovereign’s gift, it isn’t automatic.
I wonder why some order sashes/ribbons run from the right shoulder to left hip (eg. RVO) and others from the left shoulder to right hip (eg. Garter)? It was one of the differences between the King's order, where he is wearing the RVO, and his grandfather's order, who is wearing the Garter.
The Garter sashes are worn from the left shoulder to the right hip to signify its superiority than the other orders.
The King is wearing the collar of the order of the Garter. Meaning he can't wear the sash at the same time, so the RVO was the next best thing. Although I would have thought that the order of the Thistle was higher ranking and the sash should have been worn instead of the RVO. But I guess I'm wrong.
@@richierich7229 The sash of the Thistle would be a dark green. The sash of the RVO pops up much more in this miniature picture. And as the sovereign Charles can decide what he want to wear. In the original portrait photo he wears the star of the Thistle, but this can't be seen on the miniature.
Brilliant! Thank you for the wonderful explanation.
Glad it was helpful!
@@allanbarton Everything you post is informative, entertaining and well researched. I love how the Royal Family Orders show the continuity of tradition and style.