| Royal Family Order of George VI | |
|---|---|
Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Royal Family Order of George VI (abovethat of George V) | |
| Awarded by KingGeorge VI | |
| Type | Royal Family Order |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Ribbon | Rose pink |
| Eligibility | Female members of theBritish royal family |
| Criteria | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Status | Not awarded since the death of George VI |
Ribbon of the Order | |
TheRoyal Family Order of George VI is an honour that was bestowed on female members of theBritish royal family by KingGeorge VI.
Princess Alexandra, The Hon. Lady Ogilvy is the last surviving member after the death of QueenElizabeth II in 2022.
The insignia, an enamel portrait of the king surrounded by diamonds, is worn on a bow of rose pink ribbon.[1]
It was provided in two different sizes: the larger version was bestowed on the King's wife and mother, and the second to the other recipients. The first examples were presented two days before the 1937 Coronation, at a family luncheon.[2]
Size 1:[2]
Size 2:[2]