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 |
Ribbon | Rose pink |
Eligibility | Female members of the British royal family |
Awarded for | At His Majesty's pleasure |
Status | Not awarded since the death of George VI |
![]() 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.
Princess Alexandra is the only surviving recipient, having been appointed in 1951.
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 largest version was bestowed on the King's wife and mother, and size two to the other recipients. The first examples were presented two days before the 1937 Coronation, at a family luncheon. [2]
Size 1:[2]
Size 2:[2]