Royal Family Order of Edward VII facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Royal Family Order of Edward VII
Awarded by King Edward VII
Type	Royal Family Order
Awarded for	At the monarch's pleasure
Status	Defunct; not awarded since the death of Edward VII
Ribbon of the Order

The Royal Family Order of Edward VII was a special honour given by King Edward VII. He gave it to female members of the British Royal Family. It was like a personal gift from the King, showing his respect and affection. It was not a medal for public service, but a private keepsake. This order is no longer given out today.

What the Order Looked Like

The Royal Family Order of Edward VII had a special ribbon. The colors of this ribbon were inspired by King Edward VII's horse racing colours.

The ribbon had a pattern of red, gold, and blue stripes. In the middle, there was a red stripe. On each side of the red stripe, there was a thin gold stripe. Outside the gold stripes, there were wider blue stripes. This design made the ribbon look very regal and unique.

Who Received the Order

King Edward VII gave this special order to many important women in his family. These included his wife, his daughters, and his sisters.

Main Recipient

• Queen Alexandra: She was King Edward VII's wife. She received the largest version of the order.

Other Important Recipients

These women received a slightly smaller version of the order:

• The Princess of Wales (later Queen Mary): She was King Edward VII's daughter-in-law. She married his son, who became King George V.
• Princess Louise, Duchess of Fife (later Princess Royal): She was one of King Edward VII's daughters.
• Princess Victoria: She was another of King Edward VII's daughters.
• Princess Maud of Denmark (later Queen Maud of Norway): She was also a daughter of King Edward VII. She became Queen of Norway.
• Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein: She was one of King Edward VII's sisters.
• Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll: She was another of King Edward VII's sisters.
• Princess Henry of Battenberg: She was also a sister of King Edward VII.
• The Duchess of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg and Gotha: She was King Edward VII's sister-in-law.
• The Duchess of Connaught and Strathearn: She was another sister-in-law of the King.
• The Dowager Duchess of Albany: She was also a sister-in-law to King Edward VII.

You can see more details about these orders at the Royal Collection Trust website:

• Queen Alexandra's Badge
• Other Family Orders

See also

• Royal Family Order of George IV
• Royal Order of Victoria and Albert
• Royal Family Order of George V
• Royal Family Order of George VI
• Royal Family Order of Elizabeth II