Royal Family Order of George IV

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Royal Family Order of George IV
The Royal Family order of George IV.jpg
Awarded by King George IV
Type Royal Family Order
RibbonWhite
Awarded forAt the monarch's pleasure
StatusDefunct; not awarded since the death of George IV
Royal Family Order of King George V - ribbon bar.png
Ribbon of the Order

The Royal Family Order of George IV is an honour that was bestowed as a mark of personal esteem on female members of the British royal family by King George IV. It was the first Royal Family Order issued in the United Kingdom. Prior to George IV's accession in 1820, both ladies and gentlemen of the Court, as well as female members of the royal family, had worn the Sovereign's portrait set in a jewelled frame. George IV formalised the order. [1]

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Appearance

King George IV's Royal Family Order was rather ornate in appearance, and the frame that surrounded his portrait was of diamond oak leaves and acorns. The badge was suspended from a white silk bow.

List of known recipients

See also

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References

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