On the Order's insignia, St Michael is often depicted subduing Satan. (Guido Reni)

The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent (later George IV) whilst he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III. The Order includes three classes, in descending order of seniority: Image File history File links Size of this preview: 401 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1576 × 2358 pixels, file size: 313 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 401 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1576 × 2358 pixels, file size: 313 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1818 (MDCCCXVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... George IV (George Augustus Frederick) (12 August 1762 – 26 June 1830) was king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover from 29 January 1820 until his death. ... “George III” redirects here. ...

• Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross (GCMG)
• Knight Commander (KCMG) or Dame Commander (DCMG)
• Companion (CMG)

It is used to honour individuals who have rendered important services in relation to Commonwealth or foreign nations. People are appointed to the Order rather than awarded it. British Ambassadors to foreign nations are regularly appointed CMGs i.e. the British Ambassador to the United States Sir David Manning was appointed a CMG when he worked for the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and then after his appointment as British Ambassador to the US, he was promoted to a Knight Commander (KCMG); a practice that still occurs is when The Queen visits the nation, the British Ambassador to that nation automatically becomes a Knight Commander of the Order, and then after may use the prefix 'Sir'. Ian Fleming's spy, James Bond, was fictionally decorated with the CMG in 1953 (mentioned in the novel From Russia with Love). The Commonwealth of Nations as of 2006 Headquarters Marlborough House, London, UK Official languages English Membership 53 sovereign states Leaders  -  Queen Elizabeth II  -  Secretary-General Don McKinnon (since 1 April 2000) Establishment  -  Balfour Declaration 18 November 1926   -  Statute of Westminster 11 December 1931   -  London Declaration 28 April 1949  Area  -  Total... The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Whitehall, seen from St. ... Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of sixteen sovereign states, holding each crown and title equally. ... 007 redirects here. ... A 2002 Penguin Books paperback edition From Russia with Love, published in 1957, is the fifth James Bond novel written by Ian Fleming. ...

The Order's motto is Auspicium melioris ævi (Latin for "Token of a better age"). Its patron saints, as the name suggests, are St Michael the Archangel and St George. One of its primary symbols is that of St Michael trampling over Satan. For other uses, see Latin (disambiguation). ... Guido Renis archangel Michael (in the Capuchin church of Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome) tramples Satan. ... Saint-George is a municipality with 695 inhabitants (as of 2003) in the district of Aubonne in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. ... This article is about the concept of Satan. ...

The Order is the sixth-most senior in the British honours system, after The Most Noble Order of the Garter, The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, The Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick, The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, and The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India. The third of the aforementioned Orders—which relates to Ireland, no longer a part of the United Kingdom—still exists but is in disuse; no appointments have been made to it since 1934. The last of the Orders on the list, related to India, has also been in disuse since the country's independence in 1947. The British honours system is a means of rewarding individuals personal bravery, achievement or service to the United Kingdom. ... The insignia of a knight of the Order of the Garter. ... James VII ordained the modern Order. ... The Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick is an order of chivalry associated with Ireland. ... Badge of a Companion of the Order of the Bath (Military Division) Ribbon of the Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (formerly The Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath)[1] is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on May 18, 1725. ... Insignia of a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India. ... Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

It is sometimes humorously said that the abbreviations actually stand for "Call Me God" (CMG), "Kindly (or Kings) Call Me God" (KCMG) and "God Calls Me God" (GCMG). These became generally known from the television series Yes Minister, but were in use in the Diplomatic Service long before that. Yes Minister is a satirical British sitcom written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn that was first transmitted by BBC television and radio between 1980 and 1984, split over three seven-episode series. ...

History

The insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George.

The Order was originally founded to commemorate the British amical protectorate over the Ionian Islands, which had come under British control in 1814 and had been granted its own constitution as the United States of the Ionian Islands in 1817. It was intended to reward "natives of the Ionian Islands and of the island of Malta and its dependencies, and for such other subjects of His Majesty as may hold high and confidential situations in the Mediterranean." Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Ionian Islands (Modern Greek: Ιόνια νησιά, Ionia nisia; Ancient Greek: , Ionioi NÄ“soi) are a group of islands in Greece. ... Year 1814 (MDCCCXIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... Capital Corfù[1] Largest city  - 1856 (est. ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Mediterranean redirects here. ...

In 1864, however, the protectorate ended and the Ionian Islands became a part of Greece. The Order's basis was revised in 1868; membership was granted to those who "hold high and confidential offices within Her Majesty's colonial possessions, and in reward for services rendered to the Crown in relation to the foreign affairs of the Empire." Accordingly, numerous Governors-General and Governors feature as recipients of awards in the order. 1864 (MDCCCLXIV) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... Year 1868 (MDCCCLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Governor-General (or Governor General) is a term used both historically and currently to designate the appointed representative of a head of state or their government for a particular territory, historically in a colonial context, but no longer necessarily in that form. ... A governor is an official who heads the government of a colony, state or other sub-national state unit. ...

Composition

The British Sovereign is the Sovereign of the Order and appoints all other members of the Order (by convention, on the advice of the Government). The next-most senior member is the Grand Master. The office was formerly filled by the Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands; now, however, Grand Masters are chosen by the Sovereign. Grand Masters include: This article is about the monarchy of the United Kingdom, one of sixteen that share a common monarch; for information about this constitutional relationship, see Commonwealth realm; for information on the reigning monarch, see Elizabeth II. For information about other Commonwealth realm monarchies, as well as other relevant articles, see...

• 1818-1825: Sir Thomas Maitland
• 1825-1850: HRH The Duke of Cambridge
• 1850-1904: HRH The Duke of Cambridge
• 1904-1910: HRH The Prince of Wales
• 1910-1917: None
• 1917-1936: HRH The Prince of Wales
• 1936-1957: The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Athlone
• 1957-1959: The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Halifax
• 1959-1967: The Rt. Hon. The Earl Alexander of Tunis
• 1967-present: HRH The Duke of Kent

The Order originally included 15 Knights Grand Cross, 20 Knights Commanders and 25 Companions. Several expansions have been made; now, the limits are 125, 375 and 1750, respectively. Members of the Royal Family who are appointed to the Order do not count towards the limit; neither do foreigners appointed as "honorary members". Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Maitland, GCB, GCH (1759 – 1824) was a British soldier and colonial governor. ... Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge (24 February 1774-8 July 1850), was the tenth-born child and seventh son of King George III of the United Kingdom and Queen Charlotte. ... Prince George, 2nd Duke of Cambridge Prince George, Duke of Cambridge (26 March 1819 – 17 March 1904), was a member of the British Royal Family, a male-line grandson of King George III. The Duke was an army officer and served as commander-in-chief of the British Army from... George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was the first British monarch belonging to the House of Windsor, which he created from the British branch of the German House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. ... Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; later The Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor; 23 June 1894 – 28 May 1972) was King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions beyond the Seas, and Emperor of India from the death of his father, George V (1910–36), on 20... Major-General Alexander Augustus Frederick William Alfred George Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone, KG, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, DSO, PC, FRS, born His Serene Highness Prince Alexander of Teck (14 April 1874–16 January 1957), was a member of the British Royal Family, the younger brother of Queen Mary. ... Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax, KG, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, PC (16 April 1881–23 December 1959), known as The Lord Irwin from 1925 until 1934 and as The Viscount Halifax from 1934 until 1944, was a British Conservative politician. ... Field Marshal Harold Rupert Leofric George Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis, KG, OM, GCB, GCSI, GCMG, GCVO, DSO, MC, LL.D, PC (10 December 1891 - 16 June 1969) was a British military commander and field marshal, notably during the Second World War as the commander of the 15th Army... Field Marshal Prince Edward, Duke of Kent (Edward George Nicholas Patrick Paul; born 9 October 1935) is a member of the British Royal Family, a grandchild of George V. He has held the title of Duke of Kent since 1942. ...

The Order has six officers: the Prelate (as of 2006 the Rt Revd David Urquhart), the Chancellor, the Secretary, the Registrar, the King of Arms and the Usher. The Order's King of Arms is not a member of the College of Arms, like many other heraldic officers. The Usher of the Order is known as the Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod; he does not, unlike his Order of the Garter equivalent (the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod), perform any duties related to the House of Lords. The Rt. ... The King of Arms of the Order of St Michael and St George is the herald of the Order of St Michael and St George. ... An officer of the Royal Household of the United Kingdom. ... The entrance of the College of Arms. ... Heraldry in its most general sense encompasses all matters relating to the duties and responsibilities of officers of arms. ... The Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod is the Gentleman Usher to the Order of St Michael and St George, established in 1818. ... The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, generally shortened to just Black Rod, is an official in the parliaments of a number of Commonwealth countries. ... This article is about the British House of Lords. ...

Vestments and accoutrements

Members of the Order wear elaborate costumes on important occasions (such as coronations), which vary by rank: British coronations are held in Westminster Abbey. ...

• The mantle, worn only by Knights and Dames Grand Cross, is made of Saxon blue satin lined with crimson silk. On the left side is a representation of the star (see below). The mantle is bound with two large tassels.
• The collar, worn only by Knights and Dames Grand Cross, is made of gold. It consists of depictions of crowned lions, Maltese Crosses, and the cyphers "SM" and "SG", all alternately. In the centre are two winged lions, each holding a book and seven arrows.

At less important occasions, simpler insignia are used:

• The star is an insignia used only by Knights and Dames Grand Cross and Knights and Dames Commanders. It is worn pinned to the left breast. The Knight and Dame Grand Cross' star includes seven-armed, silver-rayed 'Maltese Asterisk' (for want of a better description—see image of badge), with a gold ray in between each pair of arms. The Knight and Dame Commander's star is a slightly smaller eight-pointed silver figure formed by two Maltese Crosses; it does not include any gold rays. In each case, the star bears a red cross of St George. In the centre of the star is a dark blue ring bearing the motto of the Order. Within the ring is a representation of St Michael trampling on Satan.

Ribbon of the order

• The badge is the only insignia used by all members of the Order; it is suspended on a blue-crimson-blue ribbon. Knights and Dames Grand Cross wear it on a riband or sash, passing from the right shoulder to the left hip. Knights Commanders and male Companions wear the badge from a ribbon around the neck; Dames Commanders and female Companions wear it from a bow on the left shoulder. The badge is a seven-armed, white-enamelled 'Maltese Asterisk' (see Maltese Cross); the obverse shows St Michael trampling on Satan, while the reverse shows St George on horseback killing a dragon, both within a dark blue ring bearing the motto of the Order.

On certain "collar days" designated by the Sovereign, members attending formal events may wear the Order's collar over their military uniform or evening wear. When collars are worn (either on collar days or on formal occasions such as coronations), the badge is suspended from the collar. The Maltese Cross (✠) has been the symbol of the Christian warrior since the First Crusade. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Maltese Cross (✠) has been the symbol of the Christian warrior since the First Crusade. ...

All collars which have been awarded since 1948 must be returned to the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood. The other insignia may be retained. Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Chapel

The original home of the Order was the Palace of St Michael and St George in Corfu, the residence of the Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands and the seat of the Ionian Senate. Since 1906, the Order's chapel has been in St Paul's Cathedral in London. (The Cathedral also serves as the home of the chapel of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.) Religious services for the whole Order are held quadrennially; new Knights and Dames Grand Cross are installed at these services. This article is about the Greek island Kerkyra known in English as Corfu or Corcyra. ... 1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the cathedral church of the diocese of London. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these are Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross (GBE) Knight Commander...

The Sovereign and the Knights and Dames Grand Cross are allotted stalls in the choir of the chapel, above which their heraldic devices are displayed. Perched on the pinnacle of a knight's stall is his helm, decorated with a mantling and topped by his crest. Under English heraldic law, women other than monarchs do not bear helms or crests; instead, the coronet appropriate to the dame's rank, if there is one, is used (see coronet). Above the crest or coronet, the stall's occupant's heraldic banner is hung, emblazoned with his or her coat of arms. At a considerably smaller scale, to the back of the stall is affixed a piece of brass (a "stall plate") displaying its occupant's name, arms and date of admission into the Order. Upon the death of a Knight, the banner, helm, mantling and crest are taken down. The stall plates, however, are not removed; rather, they remain permanently affixed somewhere about the stall, so that the stalls of the chapel are festooned with a colourful record of the Order's Knights and Dames Grand Cross since 1906. Coin showing a coronet A coronet is a small crown consisting of ornaments fixed on a metal ring. ... 1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Precedence and privileges

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Members of the Order of St Michael are assigned positions in the order of precedence. Wives of male members also feature on the order of precedence, as do sons, daughters and daughters-in-law of Knights Grand Cross and Knights Commanders; relatives of female members, however, are not assigned any special precedence. (As a general rule, individuals can derive precedence from their fathers or husbands, but not from their mothers or wives.) (See order of precedence in England and Wales for the exact positions.) Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Order of precedence in England and Wales as of 12 April 2006: Names in italics indicate higher precedence elsewhere in the table: e. ...

Knights Grand Cross and Knights Commanders prefix "Sir", and Dames Grand Cross and Dames Commanders prefix "Dame", to their forenames. Wives of Knights may prefix "Lady" to their surnames, but no equivalent privilege exists for husbands of Dames. Such forms are not used by peers and princes, except when the names of the former are written out in their fullest forms. Furthermore, honorary members and clergymen do not use the accolade of knighthood.

Knights and Dames Grand Cross use the post-nominal "GCMG"; Knights Commanders and Dames Commanders use "KCMG" and "DCMG" respectively; Companions use "CMG". Post-nominal letters also called Post-nominal initials or Post-nominal titles are letters placed after the name of an individual to indicate that that individual holds a position, educational degree, accreditation, office, or honour. ...

Knights and Dames Grand Cross are also entitled to receive heraldic supporters. They may, furthermore, enircle their arms with a depiction of the circlet (a circle bearing the motto) and the collar; the former is shown either outside or on top of the latter. Knights and Dames Commanders and Companions may display the circlet, but not the collar, surrounding their arms. The badge is depicted suspended from the collar or circlet. The Coat of Arms of Prince Edward Island uses two foxes as supporters. ...

Current Knights and Dames Grand Cross

• Sovereign: Her Majesty The Queen
• Grand Master: His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO (1967)
• Knights and Dames Grand Cross:
  • Sir Ellis Clarke, TC, GCMG (1972)
  • Sir Edward Peck, GCMG (1974)
  • The Rt. Hon. Sir Zelman Cowen, AK, GCMG, GCVO, QC (1977)
  • Sir Nicholas Henderson, GCMG, KCVO (1977)
  • Sir Tore Lokoloko, GCL, GCMG, GCVO, OBE (1977)
  • Sir Michael Palliser, GCMG (1977)
  • Sir Donald Maitland, GCMG (1977)
  • The Hon. Sir Peter Ramsbotham, GCMG GCVO, DL (1978)
  • Sir Alan Campbell, GCMG (1979)
  • Sir Paul Scoon, GCMG, GCVO, OBE (1979)
  • Sir David Scott, GCMG (1979)
  • Sir Baddeley Devesi, GCMG, GCVO (1980)
  • Sir Donald Tebbit, GCMG (1980)
  • Sir Clive Rose, GCMG (1981)
  • Sir Oliver Wright, GCMG, GCVO, DSC (1981)
  • Sir Curtis Keeble, GCMG (1982)
  • The Rt. Hon. Sir Ninian Stephen, KG, AK, GCMG, GCVO, KBE, QC (1982)
  • Sir Percy Cradock, GCMG (1983)
  • Sir Clement Arrindell, GCMG, GCVO, QC (1984)
  • Sir Hugh Cortazzi, GCMG (1984)
  • Sir James Craig, GCMG (1984)
  • Sir Michael Butler, GCMG (1984)
  • The Rt. Rev. The Hon. Sir Paul Reeves, ONZ, GCMG, GCVO, CF, QSO (1985)
  • Sir John Thomson, GCMG (1985)
  • Sir Antony Acland, KG, GCMG, GCVO (1986)
  • Sir John Fretwell, GCMG (1987)
  • Sir George Lepping, GCMG, MBE (1988)
  • The Rt. Hon. The Lord Carrington, KG, GCMG, CH, MC, PC, DL (1988)
  • Sir Crispin Tickell, GCMG, KCVO (1989)
  • The Rt. Hon. The Lord Wright of Richmond, GCMG (1989)
  • Sir Toaripi Lauti, GCMG (1990)
  • Sir Shridath Ramphal, OE, OM, GCMG, ONZ, AC, QC (1990)
  • The Rt. Hon. Sir Michael Somare, GCL, GCMG, CH, CF (1990)
  • The Hon. Dame Catherine Tizard, ONZ, GCMG, GCVO, DBE, QSO (1990)
  • Sir Howard Cooke, ON, GCMG, GCVO, CD (1991)
  • Sir David Goodall, GCMG (1991)
  • The Rt. Hon. The Lord Wilson of Tillyorn, KT, GCMG (1991)
  • Sir Stanislaus James, GCMG (1992)
  • Sir Reginald Palmer, GCMG (1992)
  • Sir John Whitehead, GCMG, CVO (1992)
  • Sir James Carlisle, GCMG (1993)
  • Sir Ewen Alastair John Fergusson, GCMG, GCVO (1993)
  • Sir Rodric Braithwaite, GCMG (1994)
  • Sir Julius Chan, GCL, GCMG, KBE (1994)
  • His Excellency Sir Colville Young, GCMG, MBE (1994)
  • Sir Nicholas Fenn, GCMG (1995)
  • The Rt. Hon. The Lord Hannay of Chiswick, GCMG, CH (1995)
  • Sir Moses Pitakaka, GCMG (1995)
  • Sir Orville Turnquest, GCMG, QC (1995)
  • The Rt. Hon. Sir Michael Hardie Boys, GNZM, GCMG, QSO (1996)
  • His Excellency Sir Clifford Husbands, GCMG, KA, CHB, QC (1996)
  • Sir Christopher Mallaby, GCMG, GCVO (1996)
  • Sir Tulaga Manuella, GCMG (1996)
  • His Excellency Sir Cuthbert Sebastian, GCMG, OBE (1996)
  • His Excellency Sir Daniel Williams, GCMG (1996)
  • Sir John Coles, GCMG (1997)
  • Sir George Mallet, GCMG, CBE (1997)
  • The Rt. Hon. The Lord Williamson of Horton, GCMG, CB, PC (1998)
  • Sir John Lapli, GCMG (1999)
  • Her Excellency Dame Pearlette Louisy, GCMG (1999)
  • Sir Andrew Wood, GCMG (2001)
  • Sir Tomu Sione, GCMG (2001)
  • Sir John Goulden, GCMG (2001)
  • The Rt. Hon. The Lord Kerr of Kinlochard, GCMG (2001)
  • The Honourable Anson Chan, GBM, GCMG, CBE, JP (Honorary Appointment 2002) [1]
  • Sir David Wright, GCMG, LVO (2002)
  • Sir Jeremy Greenstock, GCMG (2003)
  • Sir John Young, GMCG (2003)
  • The Rt. Hon. The Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, KT, GCMG, PC (2004)
  • Sir John Wall, GCMG, LVO (2004)
  • His Excellency Sir Nathaniel Waena, GCMG (2005)
  • The Rt. Hon. The Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon, GCMG, KBE, PC (2006)
  • The Rt. Hon. The Lord Jay of Ewelme, GCMG (2006)
  • The Rev. Filoimea Telito, GCMG, MBE (2007)
  • Sir Emyr Jones Parry, GCMG (2007)

• Officers:
  • Prelate: Rt Revd David Urquhart (Bishop of Birmingham)
  • Chancellor: Sir Christopher Mallaby
  • Secretary:
  • Registrar: The Lord Wilson of Tillyorn
  • King of Arms: Sir Ewen Fergusson (King of Arms of the Order of St Michael and St George)
  • Usher: Sir John Margetson KCMG (Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod)

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See also

• Category:Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
• Category:Dames Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
• Category:Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
• Category:Dames Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
• Category:Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George
• Order of the Garter
• Order of the Thistle
• Order of the Bath
• Royal Victorian Order
• Order of the British Empire
• List of people who have declined a British honour
• Russian Order of St George

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Order of St Michael and St George

• Royal.gov.uk article on the order
• "Knighthood and Chivalry." (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica, 11th ed. London: Cambridge University Press.
• Orans, L. P. "The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George."
• Velde, F. R. (2003). "Order of Precedence in England and Wales.
• State Library of New South Wales: Nelson Meers Foundation — gallery to full set of insignia, including images of both sides of the badge and a close-up of the star.