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The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1878. The Order includes members of three classes:* Knight Grand Commander (GCIE)* Knight Commander (KCIE)* Companion (CIE)No appointments have been made since 1947, the year of the Partition of India. With the death of the last surviving knight, the Maharaja of Dhrangadhra, the order became dormant...
Development and history of the Honours System The origin of the Sovereign as the fountain of honour is an ancient one. Throughout history, monarchs realised the value and necessity of rewarding gallantry in battle and loyal service, often by awarding gifts of land or money, or some sort of title or sign of merit as a mark of distinction. This was particularly the case when the first sover...
Refused honours: who were the people who said no? The author the Queen , according to official government records. A list of those who declined an honour between 1951 and 1999, and who have since died, has been published for the first time. Until now, the information was so secret it was not included in official papers released under the 30-year rule. It has been made public following a...