Royal Victorian Order

noun

1. VO. (in Britain) an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1896, membership of which is conferred for special services to the sovereign

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This announcement While Andrew will cease using his peerage and honors — including the Order of the Garter and Royal Victorian Order — he retains the title “Prince” by birthright as the son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

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In response, Queen Victoria instituted The Royal Victorian Order as a personal award for services performed on behalf of the Royal Family.

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He was awarded the Royal Victorian Order - an award given to people who have served the monarchy personally.

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She was appointed Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order in the 2024 New Year Honours list, for her work during the King's Coronation last year the Queen's funeral in 2022.

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An exception was Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual head of the Anglican Church, who was awarded a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order by Charles independently of the government.

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