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25 giu 2024 · In this well-known picture Queen Victoria is skilfully depicted as both sovereign and mother. The scene is one of domestic harmony, peace and happiness, albeit with many allusions to royal status: grandeur in the form of jewels and furniture, tradition (through the Order of the Garter) and the continuation of the royal lineage.
19 giu 2024 · The Most Noble Order of the Garter, English order of knighthood founded by King Edward III in 1348, ranked as the highest British civil and military honour obtainable. Because the earliest records of the order were destroyed by fire, it is difficult for historians to be certain of its original.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
2 giorni fa · 2024 Birthday Honours. The 2024 King's Birthday Honours are appointments by some of the 15 Commonwealth realms of King Charles III to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries.
17 giu 2024 · About The Order of The Garter. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry and the United Kingdoms third most prestigious honour, only inferior to the Victoria Cross and George Cross. The Monarch alone can grant membership.
10 giu 2024 · Texts of speeches given by The Queen and other members of the Royal Family, as well as written articles are available in this section.
5 giorni fa · On November 1, 1858, Lord Canning announced Queen Victoria’s proclamation to “the Princes, Chiefs and Peoples of India,” which unveiled a new British policy of perpetual support for “native princes” and nonintervention in matters of religious belief or worship within British India.
1 giorno fa · The South Kensington and Victoria and Albert Museum. Plans as existing 1860-1973 in black and proposed completion schemes 1865-91 in red. KEY TO PLANS. A. Brompton Park House (Pre-existing) a. Architect and engineer's house b. Deputy Superintendent (formerly female training school) c. Royal Engineers' barracks d. Male training school
