List of titles and honours of Charles III

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Charles III in 2024

Charles III has received numerous titles, decorations, and honorary appointments, as a member of the British royal family, as heir apparent to Elizabeth II, and as King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms.

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Royal and noble titles and styles

Charles was originally styled as "His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Edinburgh" per letters patent issued by his grandfather George VI. [1]

Upon the accession of his mother as queen, as the eldest son of the monarch, Charles automatically became, in England, the Duke of Cornwall and, in Scotland, the Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles, and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. [2] As such, he was styled "His Royal Highness The Duke of Cornwall", except in Scotland, where he was known as "His Royal Highness The Duke of Rothesay" instead.

In 1958, letters patent from the then sovereign made Charles the Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester and, [3] on 1 July 1969, he was invested as such during the a ceremony in which a coronet and robes were placed on him. [4] In 2021, upon the death of his father, Prince Philip, Charles furthermore inherited the titles Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich. [5] When he became the British sovereign himself on 8 September 2022, these titles merged with the Crown.

Titles as Prince Charles
TitleFromTo
DateReasonDateReason
Duke of Cornwall 6 February 1952His mother's accession (automatically)8 September 2022Acceded as Charles III (titles transferred to the new heir apparent)
Duke of Rothesay
Earl of Carrick
Baron of Renfrew
Lord of the Isles
Prince and Great Steward of Scotland
Prince of Wales 26 July 1958Granted to the heir apparentAcceded as Charles III (titles merged with the Crown) [6] [7]
Earl of Chester
Duke of Edinburgh 9 April 2021Death of his father (inherited)
Earl of Merioneth
Baron Greenwich
Royal Cypher of King Charles III.svg
Royal cypher of Charles III, surmounted by the Tudor Crown [8]
Royal Cypher of King Charles III (Scotland).svg
Scottish royal cypher of Charles III, surmounted by the Crown of Scotland [8]
Royal Cypher of King Charles III (Canada).svg
Canadian royal cypher of Charles III, surmounted by the Canadian Royal Crown [8]

Regnal name

In an announcement following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Liz Truss referred to Charles as King Charles III, the first official usage of that name. [9] Shortly afterwards Clarence House confirmed that he would use the regnal name Charles III. [10]

There had previously been speculation that he might choose a different name, because the previous two monarchs named Charles are both associated with negative events in royal history: Charles I was beheaded in 1649 and Charles II reigned during the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London. The name Charles III is also associated with the Jacobite pretender, Charles Edward Stuart, who claimed the throne under that name in the 18th century. The most discussed alternative regnal name had been George VII, in honour of Charles' maternal grandfather; [11] [12] although, prior to succeeding to the throne, Charles denied discussing a regnal name at all. [13]

Regnal style

Each Commonwealth realm acts as an independent monarchy but in a personal union, as such King Charles has different titles in each realm:

CountryDateTitle
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Antigua and Barbuda
8 September 2022

present
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Antigua and Barbuda and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth [14]
Flag of Australia (converted).svg AustraliaKing Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of Australia and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth [15] [16] [a]
Flag of the Bahamas.svg The BahamasCharles the Third, by the Grace of God King of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth [18]
Flag of Belize.svg BelizeCharles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Belize and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth[ citation needed ]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
8 September 2022

8 January 2024
English:
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and His other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith [19]

French:
Charles Trois, par la grâce de Dieu, Roi du Royaume-Uni, du Canada et de ses autres royaumes et territoires, Chef du Commonwealth, Défenseur de la Foi [19]

8 January 2024

present
English:
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of Canada and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth

French:
Charles Trois, par la grâce de Dieu Roi du Canada et de ses autres royaumes et territoires, Chef du Commonwealth

In spring 2023, the Canadian government introduced a bill changing the monarch's title by dropping the reference to the United Kingdom and the phrase Defender of the Faith. [20] The bill received royal assent on 22 June 2023; [21] a proclamation of the new title was issued on 8 January 2024. [22]

Flag of Grenada.svg Grenada
8 September 2022

present
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Grenada and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth [23]
Flag of Jamaica.svg JamaicaCharles the Third, by the Grace of God of Jamaica and of His other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth[ citation needed ]
Flag of New Zealand.svg New ZealandEnglish:
King Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of New Zealand and of His Other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith [24] [25]

Māori:
Kīngi Tiāre te Tuatoru, na te huatau o te Atua, te Kīngi o Aotearoa me ērā atu o Ōna Whaitua, rohe hoki, te Upoko o te Kāhui Whenua, te Kaiwawao o te Whakapono [25]

Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New GuineaKing Charles the Third, King of Papua New Guinea and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth [26]
Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg Saint Kitts and NevisKing Charles the Third by the Grace of God, King of Saint Christopher and Nevis and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth [27]
Flag of Saint Lucia.svg Saint LuciaCharles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Saint Lucia and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth [28]
Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesCharles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth [28]
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon IslandsCharles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Solomon Islands and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth [28]
Flag of Tuvalu.svg TuvaluCharles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Tuvalu and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth [28]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United KingdomEnglish:
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of his other Realms and Territories, King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith [29]

Welsh:
Charles y Trydydd, drwy Ras Duw, ar Deyrnas Unedig Prydain Fawr a Gogledd Iwerddon a’i Deyrnasoedd eraill, yn Frenin, yn Ben ar y Gymanwlad, yn Amddiffynnwr y Ffydd [30]


The King's full British styles and titles were read out at the state funeral of his mother by David White, Garter Principal King of Arms, as follows:

Let us humbly beseech Almighty God to bless with long life, health and honour, and all worldly happiness the Most High, Most Mighty and Most Excellent Monarch, our Sovereign Lord, Charles III, now, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of His other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, and Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. [31]

Commonwealth

On 20 April 2018, the Commonwealth Heads of Government agreed that Charles would succeed his mother as Head of the Commonwealth, [32] which he did on her death on 8 September 2022. [33]

Other (United Kingdom)

RegionDateTitleRef
Flag of the Duchy of Lancaster.svg Duchy of Lancaster
8 September 2022

present
Duke of Lancaster [34] [35]
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland King of Scots [36]
Flag of Gibraltar.svg Gibraltar King of Gibraltar [37] [b]
Flag of Guernsey.svg Guernsey Duke of Normandy and King in right of the Bailiwick of Guernsey [39]
Flag of Jersey.svg JerseyDuke of Normandy and King in right of the Bailiwick of Jersey
Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Isle of Man Lord of Mann
Flag of Scotland.svg Braemar, Scotland Chieftain of the Braemar Gathering [40] [41]
Flag of England.svg England Seigneur of the Swans [42] [43] [44]

Other (Canada)

RegionTitle
Flag of Alberta.svg AlbertaIn Blackfoot: Mekaisto

In English: Chief Red Crow

[45] [46]
Flag of Manitoba.svg ManitobaLeading Star [47]
Flag of Nunavut.svg Nunavut
Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Saskatchewan
In Inuktitut: Attaniout Ikeneego

In English: The Son of the Big Boss (loosely translates to heir apparent)

[48]

Other

RegionTitleRef
Flag of Samoa.svg SamoaIn Samoan: Tui Taumeasina

In English: King of Taumeasina

[49] [50] [51] [52]
In Samoan: Toa'iga o Tumua

In English: Paramount chief

Flag of Tanzania.svg TanzaniaIn Maasai: Oloishiru Ingishi

In English: The Helper of the Cows (literally he whom the cows love so much they call for him when they are in times of distress)

[53]
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New GuineaIn Tok Pisin: Nambawan pikinini bilong Misis Kwin

In English: The number one child belonging to Mrs Queen

[54] [55]
Flag of Vanuatu.svg VanuatuHigh Chief Mal Menaringmanu [56] [57] [58]

Military and police ranks and titles

King Charles III, in the No. 1A Service Dress (Ceremonial Day Dress) uniform, of a Marshal of the Royal Air Force Procession to Lying-in-State of Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall - 54 - Charles III (cropped).jpg
King Charles III, in the No. 1A Service Dress (Ceremonial Day Dress) uniform, of a Marshal of the Royal Air Force
Prince Charles after receiving his Royal Air Force Flying badge, 1971 Prince Charles after receiving his wings.jpg
Prince Charles after receiving his Royal Air Force Flying badge, 1971

Military ranks

FlagDateRankBranchRef
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
Naval Ensign of Australia.svg19 October 2024 – present Admiral of the Fleet Royal Australian Navy [59]
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Field Marshal Australian Army [59]
Air Force Ensign of Australia.svg Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force [59]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
Naval Ensign of Canada.svg11 November 2009 – present Vice-Admiral Royal Canadian Navy [60]
Flag of the Canadian Army.svg Lieutenant-General Canadian Army [61]
Royal Canadian Air Force ensign.svg Lieutenant-General Royal Canadian Air Force [61]
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
Naval Ensign of New Zealand.svg 2015 – present Admiral of the Fleet Royal New Zealand Navy [62]
Flag of New Zealand.svg Field Marshal New Zealand Army [62]
Air Force Ensign of New Zealand.svg Marshal of the Royal New Zealand Air Force [62]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
Ensign of the Royal Air Force.svg 8 March 1971 – 1 January 1977 Flight Lieutenant Royal Air Force [63] [64]
Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg 15 September 1971 – 1 September 1972 Acting Sub-Lieutenant Royal Navy [64] [65]
Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg 27 July 1973 – 1 January 1977 Lieutenant [66]
Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg 1 January 1977 – 14 November 1988 Commander [67]
Ensign of the Royal Air Force.svg Wing Commander Royal Air Force [68]
Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg 14 November 1988 – 14 November 1998 Captain Royal Navy [69]
Ensign of the Royal Air Force.svg Group Captain Royal Air Force [70]
Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg 14 November 1998 – 14 November 2002 Rear-Admiral Royal Navy [71]
Flag of the British Army.svg Major-General British Army [72]
Ensign of the Royal Air Force.svg Air Vice-Marshal Royal Air Force [73]
Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg 14 November 2002 – 14 November 2006 Vice-Admiral Royal Navy [74]
Flag of the British Army.svg Lieutenant-General British Army [75]
Ensign of the Royal Air Force.svg Air Marshal Royal Air Force [76]
Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg 14 November 2006 – 16 June 2012 Admiral Royal Navy [77]
Flag of the British Army.svg General British Army [77]
Ensign of the Royal Air Force.svg Air Chief Marshal Royal Air Force [78]
Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg 16 June 2012 – present Admiral of the Fleet Royal Navy [79]
Flag of the British Army.svg Field Marshal British Army [79]
Ensign of the Royal Air Force.svg Marshal of the Royal Air Force [79]

Military titles

FlagDateAppointmentRef
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 8 September 2022 – present Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces [80]
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
Flag of New Zealand.svg 8 September 2022 – present Head of the Armed Forces [81]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
Royal Standard of the United Kingdom.svg8 September 2022 – present Head of the Armed Forces [82]

Police appointments

FlagDateAppointmentServiceRef
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
Flag of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.svg 23 May 2012 – 28 April 2023Honorary Commissioner Royal Canadian Mounted Police [83]
Flag of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.svg 28 April 2023 – present Commissioner-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [83]

Honorary military appointments

King Charles III, in the uniform of a Field Marshal of the New Zealand Army 20151104 OH H1013410 0003 (22461205508).jpg
King Charles III, in the uniform of a Field Marshal of the New Zealand Army

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia

Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada

Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand

Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom

Charles as Colonel of the Welsh Guards, Trooping the Colour, 2012 Prince Charles.JPG
Charles as Colonel of the Welsh Guards, Trooping the Colour, 2012

University degrees

See below at #Scholastic for honorary degrees.
CountryDateSchoolDegree
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1970 [110] University of Cambridge Bachelor of Arts (BA) [111]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1975 [110] Master of Arts (MA Cantab) [111]

Orders and decorations

Commonwealth realms

Appointments from Commonwealth realms
CountryDateAppointmentRibbonPost-nominal
letters
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom26 July 1958 8 September 2022Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter [112] Order of the Garter UK ribbon.svg KG
8 September 2022 – presentSovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
10 December 1974 8 September 2022Great Master and First and Principal Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath [113] Order of the Bath (ribbon).svg GCB
8 September 2022 – presentSovereign of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath
11 February 1977 8 September 2022Extra Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle [114] Order of the Thistle UK ribbon.svg KT
8 September 2022 – presentSovereign of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle
20 December 1977 – 8 September 2022Member of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council [115] PC
8 September 2022 – presentSovereign of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick Ribbon bar Order of St. Patrick.jpg
Sovereign of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George UK Order St-Michael St-George ribbon.svg
Sovereign of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Order of the British Empire (Civil) Ribbon.svg
Sovereign of the Distinguished Service Order Dso-ribbon.svg
Sovereign of the Imperial Service Order United-kingdom584.gif
Sovereign of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India ImperialOrderCrownIndiaRibbon.svg
Sovereign of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire Order of the Indian Empire Ribbon.svg
Sovereign of the Imperial Order of the Crown of India ImperialOrderCrownIndiaRibbon.svg
Sovereign of the Order of British India OBI 1838-1939.jpg
Sovereign of the Indian Order of Merit Lint Indische Orde van Verdienste Indian Order of Merit.jpg
Sovereign of the Order of Burma Order of Burma (United Kingdom) - ribbon bar.png
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia14 March 1981Knight of the Order of Australia [116] AUS Order of Australia (civil) BAR.svg AK
8 September 2022 – presentSovereign Head of the Order of Australia
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand1983 8 September 2022Extra Companion of the Queen's Service Order Ribbon bar of the Queen's Service Medal.svg QSO
8 September 2022 – 3 May 2024Sovereign Head of the Queen's Service Order
3 May 2024 – presentSovereign Head of the King's Service Order
8 September 2022 – presentSovereign of the Order of New Zealand Order of New Zealand ribbon.png
Sovereign of the New Zealand Order of Merit New Zealand Order of Merit ribbon.svg
Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Saskatchewan24 April 2001 – presentHonorary Member of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit [117] Saskatchewan Order Merit ribbon bar.svg SOM
Commonwealth realms [c] 27 June 2002 – 8 September 2022Member of the Order of Merit Galo de l'Orde del Merit (UK).svg OM
8 September 2022 – presentSovereign of the Order of Merit
Sovereign of the Royal Victorian Order UK Royal Victorian Order ribbon.svg
Sovereign of the Order of the Companions of Honour Order of the Companions of Honour Ribbon.gif
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea3 November 2012 8 September 2022Royal Chief of the Order of Logohu [118] Order of Logohu (Papua New Guinea) ribbon.png GCL
8 September 2022 – presentSovereign of the Order of Logohu
Sovereign of the Order of the Star of Melanesia Ribbon bar of the Order of the Star of Melanesia.svg
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada18 May 2014 8 September 2022Member of Her Majesty's Privy Council for Canada [119] PC
1 July 2017 – 8 September 2022Extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada [120] [121] CAN Order of Canada Companion ribbon.svg CC
8 September 2022 – presentSovereign of the Order of Canada
18 May 2022 – 8 September 2022Extraordinary Commander of the Order of Military Merit [122] [123] CAN Order of Military Merit Commander ribbon.svg CMM
8 September 2022 – presentSovereign of the Order of Military Merit
Sovereign of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces CAN Order of Merit of the Police Forces Commander ribbon.svg
InternationalSovereign Head of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem Order of St John (UK) ribbon -vector.svg
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Antigua and BarbudaSovereign of the Order of the National Hero Ribbon bar of the Order of the National Hero (Antigua and Barbuda).svg
Sovereign of the Order of the Nation Order of the Nation (Antigua and Barbuda) - ribbon.svg
Sovereign of the Most Illustrious Order of Merit Ribbon bar of the Order of Merit of Antigua and Barbuda.svg
Sovereign of the Order of Princely Heritage Order of Princely Heritage - ribbon.svg
Flag of the Bahamas.svg The BahamasSovereign of the Order of Merit of the Bahamas Order of Merit (Bahamas).png
Flag of Belize.svg BelizeSovereign of the Order of the National Hero
Sovereign of the Order of Belize Order of Belize - ribbon bar.svg
Sovereign of the Order of Distinction Order of Distinction (Belize) - ribbon bar.svg
Flag of Grenada.svg GrenadaSovereign of the Prestige Order of the National Hero GRN Order of the National Hero ribbon.svg
Sovereign of the Most Distinguished Order of the Nation [d] GRN Order of the Nation ribbon.svg
Sovereign of the Order of Grenada GRN Order of Grenada companion ribbon.svg
Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg Saint Kitts and NevisSovereign of the Order of the National Hero Order of the National Hero (Saint Kitts and Nevis).png
Sovereign of the Order of St Christopher and Nevis Order of St Christopher and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis).svg
Flag of Saint Lucia.svg Saint LuciaSovereign of the Order of Saint Lucia Order of Saint Lucia ribbon bar.svg
Flag of Tuvalu.svg TuvaluSovereign of the Tuvalu Order of Merit TUV Tuvalu Order of Merit BAR.svg
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon IslandsSovereign of the Order of the Solomon Islands
4 June 2024 – present Star of the Solomon Islands [124] Star of the Solomon Islands.png SSI

Other Commonwealth countries

Appointments from other Commonwealth countries
CountryDateDecorationRibbonPost-nominal letters
Flag of Malawi.svg Malawi16 April 1985 Grand Commander, the Order of the Lion of Malawi [125] Ord.LionMalawi.gif
Flag of Brunei.svg Brunei1996 Member of the Most Esteemed Family Order of Laila Utama [ citation needed ] BRU Family Order of Brunei 1st Class.svg DK
Flag of Ghana.svg Ghana6 November 2018Honorary Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana Ribbon bar of the Order of the Star of Ghana.gif CSG [126]
Flag of Barbados.svg Barbados30 November 2021Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados [127] [128] BAR Order of Freedom of Barbados ribbon.svg FB

Non-Commonwealth countries

Appointments from non-Commonwealth countries
CountryDateAppointmentRibbonPost-nominal
letters
Flag of Finland.svg Finland15 July 1969Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland [125] FIN Order of the White Rose Grand Cross BAR.svg
Flag of Japan.svg Japan5 October 1971Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum [125] JPN Daikun'i kikkasho BAR.svg
25 June 2024Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum [129]
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands11 April 1972Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown [125] NED Kroonorde A1 BAR.png
Flag of Luxembourg.svg Luxembourg13 June 1972Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown [125] Ordre de la couronne de Chene GC ribbon.svg
Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark30 April 1974Knight of the Order of the Elephant [125] Order of the Elephant Ribbon bar.svg RE
Flag of Nepal.svg Kingdom of Nepal23 February 1975Member of the Most Glorious Order of Ojaswi Rajanya [125] Order of Ojaswi Rajanya (Nepal) - ribbon.svg
Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden23 May 1975Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim [125] Order of the Seraphim - Ribbon bar.svg RSerafO
Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil8 March 1978Grand Cross of the National Order of the Southern Cross [125] BRA - Order of the Southern Cross - Grand Cross BAR.svg
Flag of Norway.svg Norway1 July 1978Grand Cross with Collar of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav [125] St Olavs Orden storkors stripe.svg
Flag of Egypt.svg Egypt12 August 1981Grand Cordon of the Order of the Republic [130] EGY Order of the Republic - Grand Cordon BAR.svg
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands16 November 1982Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau [131] Order of Orange-Nassau ribbon - Knight Grand Cross.svg
Flag of France.svg France23 October 1984Grand Cross of the National Order of the Legion of Honour [125] Legion of Honour - Grand Cross (France).png
Flag of Bahrain.svg Bahrain16 November 1986Member, 1st Class, of the Order of Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa [125] Order of Sheikh Isa ibn Salman Al Khalifa.gif
Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar14 November 1986Collar of the Order of Merit [125] QAT Order of Merit of the State of Qatar ribbon.svg
Flag of Spain.svg Spain18 April 1986Knight Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III [132] ESP Charles III Order GC.svg
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi Arabia24 March 1987Member, 1st Class, of the King Abdul Aziz Order of Merit [125] Order of King Abdulaziz, 1st Class (Saudi Arabia).png
Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal27 April 1993Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint Benedict of Aviz [133] PRT Military Order of Aviz - Grand Cross BAR.svg
Flag of Kuwait.svg Kuwait9 November 1993Member, 1st Class, of the Order of Mubarak the Great [125] KUW Order of Mubarak the Great ribbon.svg
Flag of Hungary.svg Hungary3 March 2010Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary [134] HUN Order of Merit of the Hungarian Rep (civil) 1class BAR.svg
Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico9 September 2015Sash of Special Category, of the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle [135] MEX Orden del Aguila Azteca 2011 Banda Especial BAR.svg
Flag of France.svg France16 March 2017Commander of the Order of Agricultural Merit [136] Ordre du Merite agricole Commandeur 1999 ribbon.svg
Flag of Romania.svg Romania29 March 2017Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania [137] ROU Order of the Star of Romania 1999 GCross BAR.svg
Flag of Armenia.svg Armenia19 October 2018 Order of Friendship [138] Barekamowt`yan shk`anshani zhapaven.gif
Flag of Germany.svg Germany29 March 2023Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany [139] GER Bundesverdienstkreuz 9 Sond des Grosskreuzes.svg
Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal15 June 2023Grand Collar of the Ancient and Most Noble Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword, of the Valour, Loyalty and Merit [140] PRT Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword - Grand Collar.svg GColTE
Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea21 November 2023Recipient of the Grand Order of Mugunghwa [141] Grand Order of Mugunghwa (South Korea) - ribbon bar.svg GOM
Decorations and medals from non-Commonwealth countries
CountryDateDecorationRibbon
Flag of Nepal.svg Kingdom of Nepal24 February 1975King Birendra Coronation Medal [142] King Birendra Investiture Medal 1975.svg
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands30 April 2013 King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal [143] [144] King Willem-Alexander Investiture Medal 2013 - ribbon.svg
Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar3 December 2024Sword of the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani [145]

Wear of orders, decorations, and medals

The ribbons worn regularly by Charles in undress uniform are as follows: [146]

Ribbons of King Charles III
Order of the Bath UK ribbon.svg Galo de l'Orde del Merit (UK).svg AUS Order of Australia (civil) BAR.svg
Ribbon bar of the Queen's Service Medal.svg CAN Order of Canada Companion ribbon.svg CAN Order of Military Merit Commander ribbon.svg UK Queen EII Coronation Medal ribbon.svg
UK Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg UK Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg QEII Diamond Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg UK Queen EII Platinum Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg
Ribbon - Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal v3.png Rosette Silver 200px.png Rosette Silver 200px.png Rosette Silver 200px.png CAN Canadian Forces Decoration ribbon with three bars.svg New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal ribbon.svg New Zealand Armed Forces Award ribbon.png
Order of the Bath Order of Merit Order of Australia
King's Service Order Order of Canada Order of Military Merit Queen Elizabeth II
Coronation Medal
Queen Elizabeth II
Silver Jubilee Medal
Queen Elizabeth II
Golden Jubilee Medal
Queen Elizabeth II
Diamond Jubilee Medal
Queen Elizabeth II
Platinum Jubilee Medal
Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
with three bars
Canadian Forces' Decoration
with three clasps
New Zealand 1990
Commemoration Medal
New Zealand Armed Forces Award

With medals, Charles normally wears the breast stars of the Garter, Thistle, and Bath. When only one should be worn, he wears the Order of the Garter star, except in Scotland where the Scottish Order of the Thistle star is worn. Foreign honours are worn in accordance with British customs and traditions when applicable.

Non-national titles and honours

Member and fellowships

CountryDateOrganisationPosition
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom (England and Wales)1975 – present Marylebone Cricket Club Honorary Life Member [147]
1975 – present Honourable Society of Gray's Inn Royal Bencher [148]
1978 – present Royal Society Royal Fellow (FRS) [149] [150]
2000 – present Royal Asiatic Society Fellow (FRAS) [151]
Foreign Press AssociationHonorary Member [152]

The Worshipful Company of Carpenters installed Charles as an Honorary Liveryman "in recognition of his interest in London's architecture." [153] Charles is also Permanent Master of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Drapers, Honorary Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Musicians, Honorary Freeman and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers, Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Farmers, Honorary Member of the Court of Assistants of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, and a Royal Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners. [154]

Scholastic

Chancellor, visitor, governor, and fellowships

CountryDateSchoolPosition
Flag of England.svg England1988 Trinity College, Cambridge [155] Honorary Fellow
2007 Liverpool John Moores University [156]
2020 Kellogg College, Oxford [157] Bynum Tudor Fellow

Honorary degrees

CountryDateSchoolDegree
Flag of England.svg England1981 Royal College of Music [158] Doctor of Music (DMus)
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand1981 University of Otago [159] Doctor of Literature (LittD)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1983 University of Alberta [160] Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Flag of Italy.svg Italy1987 University of Bologna [161] Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (DLitt et Phil)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada1991 Queen's University at Kingston [162] Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Flag of England.svg England1998 University of Durham [163] Doctor of Civil Law (DCL)
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland2001 [164] University of Glasgow [164] Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Flag of England.svg England2007 University of Chester [165] Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland2004 Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama [166] Doctor of the Academy
Flag of India.svg India2013 Forest Research Institute [167] [168] Doctor of Science (DSc)
Flag of Romania.svg Romania31 May 2014 University of Bucharest [169] Doctorate
29 May 2017 Babeș-Bolyai University [170]

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Notes

    1. It has been noted that the inclusion of the word "King" before "Charles" in the official proclamation of the King's title is inconsistent with that of Queen Elizabeth II and the King's title in other realms. It also legally disputed whether this proclamation has legal force or whether a new style and title act needs to be adopted, with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet giving conflicting advice on the matter. [17]
    2. The kingship of Gibraltar continues to be among the titles of the Spanish monarchy. However, since 2010 the Government of Gibraltar has started to use the title "Queen of Gibraltar" in reference to Elizabeth II. [37] Initially only used on coinage, the title now appears on several Gibraltar and UK government documents referencing the Queen in relation to Gibraltar. [38]
    3. Sovereign states within the Commonwealth of Nations sharing the same person as monarch.
    4. The Order of the Nation is a component order of knighthood within the Order of Grenada, rather than a fully separate order.

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