Prior to the close of the 19th century, most general honours within the British Empire were bestowed by the sovereign on the advice of her British ministers, who sometimes forwarded advice from ministers of the Crown in … See more

Since 1938, the chapel of the Royal Victorian Order has been the King's Chapel of the Savoy, in central London, England. … See more

As the Royal Victorian Order is open to the citizens of fifteen countries, each with their own system of orders, decorations, and medals, the RVO's … See more

The reigning monarch is at the apex of the Royal Victorian Order as its Sovereign, followed by the Grand Master; the latter position was created in 1937 and was occupied by See more

Upon admission into the Royal Victorian Order, members are given various insignia. Common for all members is the badge, which is a See more

Membership in the Royal Victorian Order is conferred by the monarch without ministerial advice on those who have performed personal service for the sovereign, any … See more

• List of knights grand cross of the Royal Victorian Order appointed by Victoria
• List of knights commander of the Royal Victorian Order appointed by Victoria See more