British Chivalric Orders
Monarch's have always rewarded loyal subjects through tokens of affection and high ranking statuses. Yet it was the Norman Monarch's whom introduced England to knighthoods through their feudal governmental system. These honours and inductions recognise a wide range of British Subjects who have displayed loyalty and done service to the Monarch.
Each order is split into classes with specifications for membership. The decision of a the class of a person is determined by a committee of the order and must be agreed by the Great Master, Chancellor and/or Sovereign. Whilst the system has evolved and most honourees are nominated by the Prime Minister, The British Monarch is still the "Fount of Honour" and is the only person who can award these honours. These awards are given on the death of a member of a smaller and selective order and are announced through a press release in the London Gazette. Many honours are released in the Birthday Honours List and New Years Honours List.
Each order is split into classes with specifications for membership. The decision of a the class of a person is determined by a committee of the order and must be agreed by the Great Master, Chancellor and/or Sovereign. Whilst the system has evolved and most honourees are nominated by the Prime Minister, The British Monarch is still the "Fount of Honour" and is the only person who can award these honours. These awards are given on the death of a member of a smaller and selective order and are announced through a press release in the London Gazette. Many honours are released in the Birthday Honours List and New Years Honours List.