Royal Family Order of George VI

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Royal Family Order of George VI
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Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Royal Family Order of George VI (above that of George V)
Awarded by
King George VI
Type Royal Family Order
RibbonRose pink
EligibilityFemale members of the British royal family
Awarded for At His Majesty's pleasure
StatusNot awarded since the death of George VI
UK Royal Family Order of King George VI ribbon.svg
Ribbon of the Order

The Royal Family Order of George VI is an honour that was bestowed on female members of the British royal family by King George VI.

Contents

Princess Alexandra, The Hon. Lady Ogilvy is the last surviving member after the death of Elizabeth II in 2022.

Appearance

The insignia, an enamel portrait of the king surrounded by diamonds, is worn on a bow of rose pink ribbon. [1]

It was provided in two different sizes: the larger version was bestowed on the King's wife and mother, and the second to the other recipients. The first examples were presented two days before the 1937 Coronation, at a family luncheon. [2]

List of known recipients

Size 1: [2]

Size 2: [2]

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References

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  4. Photograph at National Portrait Gallery.
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