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Order of St Michael and St George

Grand Cross's insignia

The most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry. It was started on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, who became King George IV of the United Kingdom.[1] It started when he was Prince Regent for his father, King George III.[2]

It is named in honour of two military saints, Saint Michael and Saint George.

  1. Duckers, Peter (2004). British Orders and Decorations. Shire Publications Ltd. pp. 26–27.
  2. "Order of St. Michael and St. George". The official web site of the British Monarchy. London, UK: The Royal Households of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 14 January 2010.

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