United
Kingdom
H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Grand Master of
Order of the Garter -
Established: 23 April 1344 by
King Edward III
Motto: Honi soit qui mal y pense (Shamed be the person who thinks
evil of it.)
Order of the Thistle - Established: 29
May1687 by King James VII
Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (No one provokes me with impunity)
Order of the Bath - Established:
18 May 1725 by King George I
Motto: Tria (regna) Iuncta in Uno (three kingdoms joined in one)
Order of Merit - Established:
Order of St.Michael and St.George - Established:
Royal Victorian Order - Established:
21 April 1896 by Queen Victoria
Motto: Victoria