Royal Family Order of George VI
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Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Royal Family Order of King George VI (above that of King George V)
Awarded by
King George VI
TypeRoyal Family Order
RibbonRose pink
EligibilityFemale members of the British royal family
Awarded forAt 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.

Princess Alexandra is the only surviving recipient, having been appointed in 1951.

Appearance

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

List of known recipients

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Royal Family Orders". Official website of the British monarchy. Royal Household. Archived from the original on 7 March 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  2. ^ Photograph at National Portrait Gallery
  3. ^ Photograph at National Portrait Gallery
  4. ^ Patterson, Stephen (1996). Royal Insignia: British and Foreign Orders of Chivalry from the Royal Collection. London: Merrell Holberton. p. 144. ISBN 9781858940250. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  5. ^ Debrett's Peerage & Baronetage 2008, Debrett's, 2008, p. 97, ISBN 9781870520805
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