Royal Victorian Order

British

noun

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.

From Salon

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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.

From Seattle Times

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