Royal Victorian Order

The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood established in 1896 by Queen Victoria. It recognizes distinguished personal service to the monarch, members of the royal family, or to any viceroy or senior representative of the monarch. The present monarch, King Charles III, is the sovereign of the order. The order’s motto is Victoria. The order’s official day is 20 June. The order’s chapel is the Savoy Chapel in London.

Grades of the Royal Victorian Order:

• Knight Grand Cross (GCVO)

• Dame Grand Cross (GCVO)

• Knight Commander (KCVO)

• Commander (CVO)

• Lieutenant (LVO)

• Member (MVO)

• Royal Victorian Medal (RVM)