List of titles and honours of Mary of Teck facts for kids
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This article shares the many special awards, titles, and roles that belonged to Mary of Teck. She was the queen consort of the United Kingdom, meaning she was married to King George V. When you see two dates, the first date is when she received the award or title, and the second date is when she no longer held it.
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Queen Mary's Royal Titles and Styles
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| Reference style | Her Majesty |
| Spoken style | Your Majesty |
Queen Mary had different titles throughout her life as she grew up and married into the royal family. Here's how her titles changed:
- May 26, 1867 – July 6, 1893: Her Serene Highness Princess Victoria Mary of Teck. This was her title when she was born.
- July 6, 1893 – January 22, 1901: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of York. She received this title when she married Prince George, who was then the Duke of York.
- January 22, 1901 – November 9, 1901: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall and York. This title came when her father-in-law became King Edward VII, and her husband became the Duke of Cornwall and York.
- November 9, 1901 – May 6, 1910: Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales. This was her title when her husband became the Prince of Wales, next in line to the throne.
- May 6, 1910 – January 20, 1936: Her Majesty The Queen. She became Queen when her husband became King George V.
- January 20, 1936 – March 24, 1953: Her Majesty Queen Mary. After her husband passed away, her son became King, and she became known as Queen Mary.
Other Special Titles
- October 20, 1919: She was given a special name, Ga-no-ron-gwa, by the Iroquois Confederacy. This name means "She Loves."
British and Commonwealth Awards
Queen Mary received many important awards and honours from the United Kingdom and other countries in the Commonwealth (countries that were once part of the British Empire). These awards are given to people who have done great things or hold important positions. Some awards also come with special letters you can put after your name, called "post-nominal letters."
| Country | Date | Award or Appointment | Post-nominal letters | |
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 British India |
May 25, 1889 – March 24, 1953 | Companion of the Imperial Order of the Crown of India | CI | |
 United Kingdom |
July 6, 1893 – March 24, 1953 | Member First Class of the Royal Order of Victoria and Albert | VA | |
| United Kingdom |
May 1902 – March 24, 1953 | Member of the Royal Family Order of King Edward VII | ||
| United Kingdom |
August 9, 1902 | Recipient of the King Edward VII Coronation Medal | ||
 England |
June 3, 1910 – March 24, 1953 | Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter | LG | |
| United Kingdom |
June 3, 1911 – March 24, 1953 | Member of the Royal Family Order of King George V | ||
| British India |
December 14, 1911 – March 24, 1953 | Knight Grand Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India | GCSI | |
| United Kingdom |
August 24, 1917 – 1936 | Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire | GBE | |
| March 27, 1936 – March 24, 1953 | Grand Master and First and Principal Dame Grand Cross | |||
| United Kingdom |
June 10, 1927 – March 24, 1953 | Dame Grand Cross of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem | GCStJ | |
| United Kingdom |
June 23, 1936 – March 24, 1953 | Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order | GCVO | |
| United Kingdom |
May 9, 1937 – March 24, 1953 | Member of the Royal Family Order of King George VI | ||
| United Kingdom |
May 11, 1937 – March 24, 1953 | Recipient of the Royal Victorian Chain | ||
| United Kingdom |
December 25, 1952 – March 24, 1953 | Member of the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II | ||
 Canada |
March 22, 1951 | Recipient of the Canadian Forces' Decoration | CD | |
Awards from Other Countries
Queen Mary also received many awards and honours from countries around the world. These were often given to her during royal visits or to show friendship between nations.
| Country | Award or Order | Class or Position | Year |
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 Grand Duchy of Hesse |
Grand Ducal Hessian Order of the Golden Lion | Dame | 1893 |
 Portugal |
Order of Queen Saint Isabel | Dame | 1893 |
 Japan |
Order of the Precious Crown | Grand Cordon | 1905 |
 France |
National Order of the Legion of Honour | Grand Cross | 1927 |
 Egypt |
Decoration of al-Kamal | In Brilliants | 1927 |
Honorary Military Roles
Queen Mary held special honorary (meaning "in name only") positions in various military groups. These roles showed her support and connection to the armed forces.
| Military Force | Unit | Position | Year |
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 German Army |
Husaren-Regiment Fürst Blücher von Wahlstatt | Chief | 1913 |
| British Army |
18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) | Colonel-in-Chief | 1914–1922 |
| 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) | Colonel-in-Chief | 1922 | |
| Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service | President | 1926–1949 | |
| Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps | Colonel-in-Chief | 1949 | |
| Canadian Army |
The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada | Colonel-in-Chief | 1928 |
Honorary Civil Roles
Queen Mary also received special honorary degrees from universities, recognizing her importance and support for education.
Honorary Degrees
| Country | Date | School | Degree |
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 Wales |
1902 | University of Wales | Doctor of Music (D.Mus.) |
| England |
1921 | University of Oxford | Doctor of Civil Law |
 Scotland |
1922 | University of Aberdeen | Doctor of Laws |
Things Named After Queen Mary
Many places, buildings, and even ships have been named in honour of Queen Mary. This is a way to remember important people and their contributions.
Schools and Universities
- Queen Mary University of London: A famous university in London, England.
- Queen Mary College, Lahore: A college located in Lahore, Pakistan.
Buildings and Roads
- England: Queensway Tunnel: A tunnel connecting the cities of Liverpool and Birkenhead.
Canada: Queen Mary Road: A road in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Hospitals Named After Her
- Queen Mary Hospital (Hong Kong), Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
- Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, London, United Kingdom
- Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, South East London, United Kingdom
Ships Named After Her
- HMS Queen Mary (1913): A powerful Royal Navy warship.
- RMS Queen Mary (1936): A famous and grand ocean liner.
- RMS Queen Mary 2 (2003): A modern ocean liner, named after the original.
Other Places
- Queen Mary Reservoir in Surrey: A large reservoir (a place to store water) in England.
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