Category: Honours and medals
The livery companies of the City of London
A liveryman is a full member of their respective Company. The term livery originated in the...
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The Prince of Wales’s feathers
The Prince of Wales’s feathers is the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales. It comprises three white ostrich feathers appearing from a gold coronet. A ribbon below the coronet bears the words ‘Ich Dien’ which is a German contraction for…
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The Order of Saint Patrick
Created in 1783 by George III, The Order of Saint Patrick is an inactive British order of chivalry connected to Ireland. It was awarded to Irish peers that were in support of the government as well as those who held high office in Ireland.
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The Order of Merit
Awarded to individuals in science, literature, arts and learning, the Order of Merit was instituted by King Edward VII in 1902 to reward eminent service in the armed forces or distinguished achievements in science or art and is limited to 24 persons.
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Peerage and its Feudal Beginning
The origins of the peerage are not as obscure as one may think at first thought. In fact, documents dating back over a thousand years have helped historian piece together exactly how we have managed to get to where we are today with the nobility.
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