Royal Family Order of Edward VII facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Royal Family Order of Edward VII |
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| Awarded by King Edward VII |
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| Type | Royal Family Order |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Eligibility | Female members of the British royal family |
| Criteria | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Status | Defunct; not awarded since the death of Edward VII |
 Ribbon of the order |
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The Royal Family Order of Edward VII was a special honour given by King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. It was a personal gift, not a state award, meant to show his high regard for female members of the British royal family. This order was like a personal keepsake from the King.
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What Was the Royal Family Order of Edward VII?
A Royal Family Order is a special badge or jewel given by a King or Queen to female relatives. It is a very personal gift from the monarch. King Edward VII ruled from 1901 until his death in 1910. He created this specific order during his time as king.
The Look of the Order
The ribbon of Edward VII's Royal Family Order had unique colours. These colours were inspired by his love for horse racing. They were the same colours he used for his racing silks.
Ribbon Colours Explained
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. The pattern was the same on both sides, making it look balanced.
Who Received This Special Honour?
Only a few female members of the royal family received this order from King Edward VII. It was a very exclusive honour.
Known Recipients of the Order
- Queen Alexandra: She was King Edward VII's wife and Queen Consort.
- Princess Victoria: She was one of King Edward VII's daughters.
Other Royal Family Orders
After King Edward VII, other British monarchs also created their own Royal Family Orders. These orders are similar but have different designs and are given by different kings or queens.
- 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
- Royal Family Order of Charles III
