Charles III has received numerous titles, decorations, and honorary appointments, as a member of the British royal family, as heir apparent to Elizabeth II, and as King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms.
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Titles as Prince Charles· Royal and noble titles and styles
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Date
Date
Title
Date
From
Reason
From
Date
To
Reason
Duke of Cornwall
Duke of Cornwall
Title
Duke of Cornwall
From
6 February 1952
From
His mother's accession (automatically)
To
8 September 2022
To
Acceded as Charles III (titles transferred to the new heir apparent)
Duke of Rothesay
Duke of Rothesay
Title
Duke of Rothesay
Earl of Carrick
Earl of Carrick
Title
Earl of Carrick
Baron of Renfrew
Baron of Renfrew
Title
Baron of Renfrew
Lord of the Isles
Lord of the Isles
Title
Lord of the Isles
Prince and Great Steward of Scotland
Prince and Great Steward of Scotland
Title
Prince and Great Steward of Scotland
Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales
Title
Prince of Wales
From
26 July 1958
From
Granted to the heir apparent
To
Acceded as Charles III (titles merged with the Crown)
Earl of Chester
Earl of Chester
Title
Earl of Chester
Duke of Edinburgh
Duke of Edinburgh
Title
Duke of Edinburgh
From
9 April 2021
From
Death of his father (inherited)
Earl of Merioneth
Earl of Merioneth
Title
Earl of Merioneth
Baron Greenwich
Baron Greenwich
Title
Baron Greenwich
Ranked list
Title
From
To
Date
Reason
Date
Reason
Duke of Cornwall
6 February 1952
His mother's accession (automatically)
8 September 2022
Acceded as Charles III (titles transferred to the new heir apparent)
Duke of Rothesay
Earl of Carrick
Baron of Renfrew
Lord of the Isles
Prince and Great Steward of Scotland
Prince of Wales
26 July 1958
Granted to the heir apparent
Acceded as Charles III (titles merged with the Crown)
Earl of Chester
Duke of Edinburgh
9 April 2021
Death of his father (inherited)
Earl of Merioneth
Baron Greenwich
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Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda
Country
Antigua and Barbuda
Date
8 September 2022–present
Title
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Antigua and Barbuda and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Australia
Australia
Country
Australia
Date
King Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of Australia and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
The Bahamas
The Bahamas
Country
The Bahamas
Date
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Belize
Belize
Country
Belize
Date
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Belize and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth[citation needed]
Canada
Canada
Country
Canada
Date
8 September 2022–8 January 2024
Title
English:Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and His other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith
French:Charles Trois, par la grâce de Dieu, Roi du Royaume-Uni, du Canada et de ses autres royaumes et territoires, Chef du Commonwealth, Défenseur de la Foi
8 January 2024–present
8 January 2024–present
Country
8 January 2024–present
Date
English:Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of Canada and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
French:Charles Trois, par la grâce de Dieu Roi du Canada et de ses autres royaumes et territoires, Chef du Commonwealth
In spring 2023, the Canadian government introduced a bill changing the monarch's title by dropping the reference to the United Kingdom and the phrase Defender of the Faith. The bill received royal assent on 22 June 2023; a proclamation of the new title was issued on 8 January 2024.
Grenada
Grenada
Country
Grenada
Date
8 September 2022–present
Title
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Grenada and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Jamaica
Jamaica
Country
Jamaica
Date
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of Jamaica and of His other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth[citation needed]
New Zealand
New Zealand
Country
New Zealand
Date
English:King Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of New Zealand and of His Other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith
Māori:Kīngi Tiāre te Tuatoru, na te huatau o te Atua, te Kīngi o Aotearoa me ērā atu o Ōna Whaitua, rohe hoki, te Upoko o te Kāhui Whenua, te Kaiwawao o te Whakapono
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Country
Papua New Guinea
Date
King Charles the Third, King of Papua New Guinea and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Country
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date
King Charles the Third by the Grace of God, King of Saint Christopher and Nevis and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia
Country
Saint Lucia
Date
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Saint Lucia and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Country
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Date
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Country
Solomon Islands
Date
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Solomon Islands and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Tuvalu
Tuvalu
Country
Tuvalu
Date
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Tuvalu and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom
Date
English:Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of his other Realms and Territories, King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith
Welsh:Charles y Trydydd, drwy Ras Duw, ar Deyrnas Unedig Prydain Fawr a Gogledd Iwerddon a’i Deyrnasoedd eraill, yn Frenin, yn Ben ar y Gymanwlad, yn Amddiffynnwr y Ffydd
Ranked list
Country
Date
Title
Antigua and Barbuda
8 September 2022–present
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Antigua and Barbuda and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Australia
King Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of Australia and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
The Bahamas
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Belize
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Belize and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth[citation needed]
Canada
8 September 2022–8 January 2024
English:Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and His other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith French:Charles Trois, par la grâce de Dieu, Roi du Royaume-Uni, du Canada et de ses autres royaumes et territoires, Chef du Commonwealth, Défenseur de la Foi
8 January 2024–present
English:Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of Canada and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth French:Charles Trois, par la grâce de Dieu Roi du Canada et de ses autres royaumes et territoires, Chef du Commonwealth In spring 2023, the Canadian government introduced a bill changing the monarch's title by dropping the reference to the United Kingdom and the phrase Defender of the Faith. The bill received royal assent on 22 June 2023; a proclamation of the new title was issued on 8 January 2024.
Grenada
8 September 2022–present
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Grenada and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Jamaica
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of Jamaica and of His other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth[citation needed]
New Zealand
English:King Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of New Zealand and of His Other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith Māori:Kīngi Tiāre te Tuatoru, na te huatau o te Atua, te Kīngi o Aotearoa me ērā atu o Ōna Whaitua, rohe hoki, te Upoko o te Kāhui Whenua, te Kaiwawao o te Whakapono
Papua New Guinea
King Charles the Third, King of Papua New Guinea and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Saint Kitts and Nevis
King Charles the Third by the Grace of God, King of Saint Christopher and Nevis and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Saint Lucia
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Saint Lucia and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Solomon Islands
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Solomon Islands and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
Tuvalu
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Tuvalu and of His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth
United Kingdom
English:Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of his other Realms and Territories, King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith Welsh:Charles y Trydydd, drwy Ras Duw, ar Deyrnas Unedig Prydain Fawr a Gogledd Iwerddon a’i Deyrnasoedd eraill, yn Frenin, yn Ben ar y Gymanwlad, yn Amddiffynnwr y Ffydd
From 8 September 2022· Royal and noble titles and styles › Other (United Kingdom, Crown dependencies and British Overseas Territories)
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United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Region
United Kingdom
England
England
Region
England
Date
Seigneur of the Swans
Duchy of Lancaster
Duchy of Lancaster
Region
Duchy of Lancaster
Date
Duke of Lancaster
Scotland
Scotland
Region
Scotland
Date
King of Scots
Braemar, Scotland
Braemar, Scotland
Region
Braemar, Scotland
Date
Chieftain of the Braemar Gathering
Crown dependencies
Crown dependencies
Region
Crown dependencies
Guernsey
Guernsey
Region
Guernsey
Date
Duke of Normandy and King in right of the Bailiwick of Guernsey
Isle of Man
Isle of Man
Region
Isle of Man
Date
Lord of Mann
Jersey
Jersey
Region
Jersey
Date
Duke of Normandy and King in right of the Bailiwick of Jersey
British Overseas Territories
British Overseas Territories
Region
British Overseas Territories
Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Region
Gibraltar
Date
King of Gibraltar
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Region
Date
Ref.
United Kingdom
England
Seigneur of the Swans
Duchy of Lancaster
Duke of Lancaster
Scotland
King of Scots
Braemar, Scotland
Chieftain of the Braemar Gathering
Crown dependencies
Guernsey
Duke of Normandy and King in right of the Bailiwick of Guernsey
Isle of Man
Lord of Mann
Jersey
Duke of Normandy and King in right of the Bailiwick of Jersey
British Overseas Territories
Gibraltar
King of Gibraltar
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Alberta, Canada
Alberta, Canada
Region
Alberta, Canada
Title
In Blackfoot: MekaistoIn English: Chief Red Crow
Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba, Canada
Region
Manitoba, Canada
Title
Leading Star
Nunavut, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada
Nunavut, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada
Region
Nunavut, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada
Title
In Inuktitut: Attaniout Ikeneego [needs update]In English: The Son of the Big Boss (loosely translates to heir apparent)[Looks as if this was temporary and unofficial.]
Samoa
Samoa
Region
Samoa
Title
In Samoan: Tui TaumeasinaIn English: King of Taumeasina
In Samoan: Toa'iga o TumuaIn English: Paramount chief
In Samoan: Toa'iga o TumuaIn English: Paramount chief
Region
In Samoan: Toa'iga o TumuaIn English: Paramount chief
Tanzania
Tanzania
Region
Tanzania
Title
In Maasai: Oloishiru IngishiIn English: The Helper of the Cows (literally he whom the cows love so much they call for him when they are in times of distress)
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Region
Papua New Guinea
Title
In Tok Pisin: Nambawan pikinini bilong Misis Kwin [needs update]In English: The number one child belonging to Mrs Queen
Vanuatu
Vanuatu
Region
Vanuatu
Title
High Chief Mal Menaringmanu
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Region
Title
Refs.
Alberta, Canada
In Blackfoot: MekaistoIn English: Chief Red Crow
Manitoba, Canada
Leading Star
Nunavut, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada
In Inuktitut: Attaniout Ikeneego [needs update]In English: The Son of the Big Boss (loosely translates to heir apparent)[Looks as if this was temporary and unofficial.]
Samoa
In Samoan: Tui TaumeasinaIn English: King of Taumeasina
In Samoan: Toa'iga o TumuaIn English: Paramount chief
Tanzania
In Maasai: Oloishiru IngishiIn English: The Helper of the Cows (literally he whom the cows love so much they call for him when they are in times of distress)
Papua New Guinea
In Tok Pisin: Nambawan pikinini bilong Misis Kwin [needs update]In English: The number one child belonging to Mrs Queen
Vanuatu
High Chief Mal Menaringmanu
· Military and police ranks and titles › Military ranks
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Australia
Australia
Flag
Australia
Canada
Canada
Flag
Canada
New Zealand
New Zealand
Flag
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Flag
United Kingdom
Ranked list
Flag
Date
Rank
Branch
Ref
Australia
19 October 2024 – present
Admiral of the Fleet
Royal Australian Navy
Field Marshal
Australian Army
Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force
Canada
11 November 2009 – 8 September 2022
Vice-Admiral
Royal Canadian Navy
Lieutenant-General
Canadian Army
Lieutenant-General
Royal Canadian Air Force
New Zealand
2015 – present
Admiral of the Fleet
Royal New Zealand Navy
Field Marshal
New Zealand Army
Marshal of the Royal New Zealand Air Force
United Kingdom
8 March 1971 – 1 January 1977
Flight Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
15 September 1971 – 1 September 1972
Acting Sub-Lieutenant
Royal Navy
27 July 1973 – 1 January 1977
Lieutenant
1 January 1977 – 14 November 1988
Commander
Wing Commander
Royal Air Force
14 November 1988 – 14 November 1998
Captain
Royal Navy
Group Captain
Royal Air Force
14 November 1998 – 14 November 2002
Rear-Admiral
Royal Navy
Major-General
British Army
Air Vice-Marshal
Royal Air Force
14 November 2002 – 14 November 2006
Vice-Admiral
Royal Navy
Lieutenant-General
British Army
Air Marshal
Royal Air Force
14 November 2006 – 16 June 2012
Admiral
Royal Navy
General
British Army
Air Chief Marshal
Royal Air Force
16 June 2012 – present
Admiral of the Fleet
Royal Navy
Field Marshal
British Army
Marshal of the Royal Air Force
· Military and police ranks and titles › Military titles
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Canada
Canada
Country
Canada
Date
8 September 2022 – present
Appointment
Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces
New Zealand
New Zealand
Country
New Zealand
Date
Head of the Armed Forces
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom
Date
Head of the Armed Forces
Ranked list
Country
Date
Appointment
Ref
Canada
8 September 2022 – present
Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces
New Zealand
Head of the Armed Forces
United Kingdom
Head of the Armed Forces
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28 April 2023 – present
28 April 2023 – present
Flag
28 April 2023 – present
Date
Commissioner-in-Chief
Ranked list
Flag
Date
Appointment
Service
Ref
23 May 2012 – 28 April 2023
Honorary Commissioner
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
28 April 2023 – present
Commissioner-in-Chief
· University degrees
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United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom
Date
1970
University
University of Cambridge
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom
Date
1975
University
Master of Arts (MA Cantab)
Ranked list
Country
Date
University
Degree
United Kingdom
1970
University of Cambridge
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
United Kingdom
1975
Master of Arts (MA Cantab)
Appointments from Commonwealth realms· Orders and decorations › Commonwealth realms
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United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom
Date
26 July 1958 – 8 September 2022
Appointment
Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
Ribbon
8 September 2022 – present
8 September 2022 – present
Country
8 September 2022 – present
Date
Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
10 December 1974 – 8 September 2022
10 December 1974 – 8 September 2022
Country
10 December 1974 – 8 September 2022
Date
Great Master and First and Principal Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath
Appointment
8 September 2022 – present
8 September 2022 – present
Country
8 September 2022 – present
Date
Sovereign of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath
11 February 1977 – 8 September 2022
11 February 1977 – 8 September 2022
Country
11 February 1977 – 8 September 2022
Date
Extra Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle
Appointment
8 September 2022 – present
8 September 2022 – present
Country
8 September 2022 – present
Date
Sovereign of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle
20 December 1977 – 8 September 2022
20 December 1977 – 8 September 2022
Country
20 December 1977 – 8 September 2022
Date
Member of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council
8 September 2022 – present
8 September 2022 – present
Country
8 September 2022 – present
Date
Sovereign of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick
Appointment
Sovereign of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
Sovereign of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
Country
Sovereign of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
Date
Sovereign of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Sovereign of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Country
Sovereign of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Date
Sovereign of the Distinguished Service Order
Sovereign of the Distinguished Service Order
Country
Sovereign of the Distinguished Service Order
Date
Sovereign of the Imperial Service Order
Sovereign of the Imperial Service Order
Country
Sovereign of the Imperial Service Order
Date
Sovereign of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India
Sovereign of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India
Country
Sovereign of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India
Date
Sovereign of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire
Sovereign of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire
Country
Sovereign of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire
Date
Sovereign of the Imperial Order of the Crown of India
Sovereign of the Imperial Order of the Crown of India
Country
Sovereign of the Imperial Order of the Crown of India
Date
Sovereign of the Order of British India
Sovereign of the Order of British India
Country
Sovereign of the Order of British India
Date
Sovereign of the Indian Order of Merit
Sovereign of the Indian Order of Merit
Country
Sovereign of the Indian Order of Merit
Date
Sovereign of the Order of Burma
Sovereign of the Order of Burma
Country
Sovereign of the Order of Burma
Date
Australia
Australia
Country
Australia
Date
14 March 1981
Appointment
Knight of the Order of Australia
Ribbon
8 September 2022 – present
8 September 2022 – present
Country
8 September 2022 – present
Date
Sovereign Head of the Order of Australia
New Zealand
New Zealand
Country
New Zealand
Date
1983 – 8 September 2022
Appointment
Extra Companion of the Queen's Service Order
Ribbon
8 September 2022 – 3 May 2024
8 September 2022 – 3 May 2024
Country
8 September 2022 – 3 May 2024
Date
Sovereign Head of the Queen's Service Order
3 May 2024 – present
3 May 2024 – present
Country
3 May 2024 – present
Date
Sovereign Head of the King's Service Order
8 September 2022 – present
8 September 2022 – present
Country
8 September 2022 – present
Date
Sovereign of the Order of New Zealand
Appointment
Sovereign of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Sovereign of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Country
Sovereign of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Date
Saskatchewan (Canada)
Saskatchewan (Canada)
Country
Saskatchewan (Canada)
Date
24 April 2001 – present
Appointment
Honorary Member of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Ribbon
Commonwealth of Nations
Commonwealth of Nations
Country
Commonwealth of Nations
Date
27 June 2002 – 8 September 2022
Appointment
Member of the Order of Merit
Ribbon
8 September 2022 – present
8 September 2022 – present
Country
8 September 2022 – present
Date
Sovereign of the Order of Merit
Sovereign of the Royal Victorian Order
Sovereign of the Royal Victorian Order
Country
Sovereign of the Royal Victorian Order
Date
Sovereign of the Order of the Companions of Honour
Sovereign of the Order of the Companions of Honour
Country
Sovereign of the Order of the Companions of Honour
Date
Sovereign Head of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
Sovereign Head of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
Country
Sovereign Head of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
Date
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Country
Papua New Guinea
Date
3 November 2012 – 8 September 2022
Appointment
Royal Chief of the Order of Logohu
Ribbon
8 September 2022 – present
8 September 2022 – present
Country
8 September 2022 – present
Date
Sovereign of the Order of Logohu
Sovereign of the Order of the Star of Melanesia
Sovereign of the Order of the Star of Melanesia
Country
Sovereign of the Order of the Star of Melanesia
Date
Canada
Canada
Country
Canada
Date
18 May 2014 – 8 September 2022
Appointment
Member of Her Majesty's Privy Council for Canada
1 July 2017 – 8 September 2022
1 July 2017 – 8 September 2022
Country
1 July 2017 – 8 September 2022
Date
Extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada
Appointment
8 September 2022 – present
8 September 2022 – present
Country
8 September 2022 – present
Date
Sovereign of the Order of Canada
18 May 2022 – 8 September 2022
18 May 2022 – 8 September 2022
Country
18 May 2022 – 8 September 2022
Date
Extraordinary Commander of the Order of Military Merit
Appointment
8 September 2022 – present
8 September 2022 – present
Country
8 September 2022 – present
Date
Sovereign of the Order of Military Merit
Sovereign of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces
Sovereign of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces
Country
Sovereign of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces
Date
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda
Country
Antigua and Barbuda
Date
Sovereign of the Order of the National Hero
Appointment
Sovereign of the Order of the Nation
Sovereign of the Order of the Nation
Country
Sovereign of the Order of the Nation
Date
Sovereign of the Most Illustrious Order of Merit
Sovereign of the Most Illustrious Order of Merit
Country
Sovereign of the Most Illustrious Order of Merit
Date
Sovereign of the Order of Princely Heritage
Sovereign of the Order of Princely Heritage
Country
Sovereign of the Order of Princely Heritage
Date
The Bahamas
The Bahamas
Country
The Bahamas
Date
Sovereign of the Order of Merit of the Bahamas
Appointment
Belize
Belize
Country
Belize
Date
Sovereign of the Order of the National Hero
Sovereign of the Order of Belize
Sovereign of the Order of Belize
Country
Sovereign of the Order of Belize
Date
Sovereign of the Order of Distinction
Sovereign of the Order of Distinction
Country
Sovereign of the Order of Distinction
Date
Grenada
Grenada
Country
Grenada
Date
Sovereign of the Prestige Order of the National Hero
Appointment
Sovereign of the Most Distinguished Order of the Nation
Sovereign of the Most Distinguished Order of the Nation
Country
Sovereign of the Most Distinguished Order of the Nation
Date
Sovereign of the Order of Grenada
Sovereign of the Order of Grenada
Country
Sovereign of the Order of Grenada
Date
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Country
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date
Sovereign of the Order of the National Hero
Appointment
Sovereign of the Order of St Christopher and Nevis
Sovereign of the Order of St Christopher and Nevis
Country
Sovereign of the Order of St Christopher and Nevis
Date
Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia
Country
Saint Lucia
Date
Sovereign of the Order of Saint Lucia
Appointment
Tuvalu
Tuvalu
Country
Tuvalu
Date
Sovereign of the Tuvalu Order of Merit
Appointment
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Country
Solomon Islands
Date
Sovereign of the Order of the Solomon Islands
4 June 2024 – present
4 June 2024 – present
Country
4 June 2024 – present
Date
Star of the Solomon Islands
Appointment
Ranked list
Country
Date
Appointment
Ribbon
United Kingdom
26 July 1958 – 8 September 2022
Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
8 September 2022 – present
Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
10 December 1974 – 8 September 2022
Great Master and First and Principal Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath
8 September 2022 – present
Sovereign of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath
11 February 1977 – 8 September 2022
Extra Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle
8 September 2022 – present
Sovereign of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle
20 December 1977 – 8 September 2022
Member of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council
8 September 2022 – present
Sovereign of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick
Sovereign of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
Sovereign of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Sovereign of the Distinguished Service Order
Sovereign of the Imperial Service Order
Sovereign of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India
Sovereign of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire
Sovereign of the Imperial Order of the Crown of India
Sovereign of the Order of British India
Sovereign of the Indian Order of Merit
Sovereign of the Order of Burma
Australia
14 March 1981
Knight of the Order of Australia
8 September 2022 – present
Sovereign Head of the Order of Australia
New Zealand
1983 – 8 September 2022
Extra Companion of the Queen's Service Order
8 September 2022 – 3 May 2024
Sovereign Head of the Queen's Service Order
3 May 2024 – present
Sovereign Head of the King's Service Order
8 September 2022 – present
Sovereign of the Order of New Zealand
Sovereign of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Saskatchewan (Canada)
24 April 2001 – present
Honorary Member of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Commonwealth of Nations
27 June 2002 – 8 September 2022
Member of the Order of Merit
8 September 2022 – present
Sovereign of the Order of Merit
Sovereign of the Royal Victorian Order
Sovereign of the Order of the Companions of Honour
Sovereign Head of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
Papua New Guinea
3 November 2012 – 8 September 2022
Royal Chief of the Order of Logohu
8 September 2022 – present
Sovereign of the Order of Logohu
Sovereign of the Order of the Star of Melanesia
Canada
18 May 2014 – 8 September 2022
Member of Her Majesty's Privy Council for Canada
1 July 2017 – 8 September 2022
Extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada
8 September 2022 – present
Sovereign of the Order of Canada
18 May 2022 – 8 September 2022
Extraordinary Commander of the Order of Military Merit
8 September 2022 – present
Sovereign of the Order of Military Merit
Sovereign of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces
Antigua and Barbuda
Sovereign of the Order of the National Hero
Sovereign of the Order of the Nation
Sovereign of the Most Illustrious Order of Merit
Sovereign of the Order of Princely Heritage
The Bahamas
Sovereign of the Order of Merit of the Bahamas
Belize
Sovereign of the Order of the National Hero
Sovereign of the Order of Belize
Sovereign of the Order of Distinction
Grenada
Sovereign of the Prestige Order of the National Hero
Appointments from other Commonwealth countries· Orders and decorations › Other Commonwealth countries
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Malawi
Malawi
Country
Malawi
Date
16 April 1985
Appointment
Grand Commander of the Order of the Lion
Ribbon
Brunei
Brunei
Country
Brunei
Date
1996
Appointment
Member of the Family Order of Laila Utama[citation needed]
Ribbon
Ghana
Ghana
Country
Ghana
Date
6 November 2018
Appointment
Honorary Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana
Ribbon
Barbados
Barbados
Country
Barbados
Date
30 November 2021
Appointment
Honorary recipient of the Order of Freedom of Barbados
Ribbon
Ranked list
Country
Date
Appointment
Ribbon
Malawi
16 April 1985
Grand Commander of the Order of the Lion
Brunei
1996
Member of the Family Order of Laila Utama[citation needed]
Ghana
6 November 2018
Honorary Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana
Barbados
30 November 2021
Honorary recipient of the Order of Freedom of Barbados
Appointments from non-Commonwealth countries· Orders and decorations › Non-Commonwealth countries
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Finland
Finland
Country
Finland
Date
15 July 1969
Appointment
Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
Ribbon
Japan
Japan
Country
Japan
Date
5 October 1971
Appointment
Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
Ribbon
25 June 2024
25 June 2024
Country
25 June 2024
Date
Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
Netherlands
Netherlands
Country
Netherlands
Date
11 April 1972
Appointment
Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
Ribbon
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Country
Luxembourg
Date
13 June 1972
Appointment
Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown
Ribbon
Denmark
Denmark
Country
Denmark
Date
30 April 1974
Appointment
Knight of the Order of the Elephant
Ribbon
Kingdom of Nepal
Kingdom of Nepal
Country
Kingdom of Nepal
Date
23 February 1975
Appointment
Member of the Most Glorious Order of Ojaswi Rajanya
Ribbon
Sweden
Sweden
Country
Sweden
Date
23 May 1975
Appointment
Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim
Ribbon
Brazil
Brazil
Country
Brazil
Date
8 March 1978
Appointment
Grand Cross of the National Order of the Southern Cross
Ribbon
Norway
Norway
Country
Norway
Date
1 July 1978
Appointment
Grand Cross with Collar of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav
Ribbon
Egypt
Egypt
Country
Egypt
Date
12 August 1981
Appointment
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Republic
Ribbon
Netherlands
Netherlands
Country
Netherlands
Date
16 November 1982
Appointment
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Ribbon
France
France
Country
France
Date
23 October 1984
Appointment
Grand Cross of the National Order of the Legion of Honour
Ribbon
Bahrain
Bahrain
Country
Bahrain
Date
16 November 1986
Appointment
Member 1st Class of the Order of Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa
Ribbon
Qatar
Qatar
Country
Qatar
Date
14 November 1986
Appointment
Collar of the Order of Merit
Ribbon
Spain
Spain
Country
Spain
Date
18 April 1986
Appointment
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III
Ribbon
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Country
Saudi Arabia
Date
24 March 1987
Appointment
Member 1st Class of the King Abdul Aziz Order of Merit
Ribbon
Portugal
Portugal
Country
Portugal
Date
27 April 1993
Appointment
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint Benedict of Aviz
Ribbon
Kuwait
Kuwait
Country
Kuwait
Date
9 November 1993
Appointment
Member 1st Class of the Order of Mubarak the Great
Ribbon
Hungary
Hungary
Country
Hungary
Date
3 March 2010
Appointment
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary
Ribbon
Mexico
Mexico
Country
Mexico
Date
9 September 2015
Appointment
Sash of Special Category of the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle
Ribbon
France
France
Country
France
Date
16 March 2017
Appointment
Commander of the Order of Agricultural Merit
Ribbon
Romania
Romania
Country
Romania
Date
29 March 2017
Appointment
Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania
Ribbon
Armenia
Armenia
Country
Armenia
Date
19 October 2018
Appointment
Recipient of the Order of Friendship
Ribbon
Germany
Germany
Country
Germany
Date
29 March 2023
Appointment
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Ribbon
Portugal
Portugal
Country
Portugal
Date
15 June 2023
Appointment
Grand Collar of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword
Ribbon
South Korea
South Korea
Country
South Korea
Date
21 November 2023
Appointment
Recipient of the Grand Order of Mugunghwa
Ribbon
Italy
Italy
Country
Italy
Date
4 April 2025
Appointment
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Ribbon
Holy See
Holy See
Country
Holy See
Date
23 October 2025
Appointment
Knight with the Collar of the Order of Pope Pius IX
Ribbon
Ranked list
Country
Date
Appointment
Ribbon
Finland
15 July 1969
Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
Japan
5 October 1971
Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
25 June 2024
Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
Netherlands
11 April 1972
Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
Luxembourg
13 June 1972
Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown
Denmark
30 April 1974
Knight of the Order of the Elephant
Kingdom of Nepal
23 February 1975
Member of the Most Glorious Order of Ojaswi Rajanya
Sweden
23 May 1975
Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim
Brazil
8 March 1978
Grand Cross of the National Order of the Southern Cross
Norway
1 July 1978
Grand Cross with Collar of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav
Egypt
12 August 1981
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Republic
Netherlands
16 November 1982
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
France
23 October 1984
Grand Cross of the National Order of the Legion of Honour
Bahrain
16 November 1986
Member 1st Class of the Order of Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa
Qatar
14 November 1986
Collar of the Order of Merit
Spain
18 April 1986
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III
Saudi Arabia
24 March 1987
Member 1st Class of the King Abdul Aziz Order of Merit
Portugal
27 April 1993
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint Benedict of Aviz
Kuwait
9 November 1993
Member 1st Class of the Order of Mubarak the Great
Hungary
3 March 2010
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary
Mexico
9 September 2015
Sash of Special Category of the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle
France
16 March 2017
Commander of the Order of Agricultural Merit
Romania
29 March 2017
Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania
Armenia
19 October 2018
Recipient of the Order of Friendship
Germany
29 March 2023
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Portugal
15 June 2023
Grand Collar of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword
South Korea
21 November 2023
Recipient of the Grand Order of Mugunghwa
Italy
4 April 2025
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Holy See
23 October 2025
Knight with the Collar of the Order of Pope Pius IX
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Kingdom of Nepal
Kingdom of Nepal
Country
Kingdom of Nepal
Date
24 February 1975
Appointment
Recipient of the King Birendra Coronation Medal
Ribbon
Netherlands
Netherlands
Country
Netherlands
Date
30 April 2013
Appointment
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
Ribbon
Qatar
Qatar
Country
Qatar
Date
3 December 2024
Appointment
Recipient of the Sword of the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani
Ranked list
Country
Date
Appointment
Ribbon
Kingdom of Nepal
24 February 1975
Recipient of the King Birendra Coronation Medal
Netherlands
30 April 2013
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
Qatar
3 December 2024
Recipient of the Sword of the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani
· Wear of orders, decorations, and medals
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King's Service Order
King's Service Order
Order of the Bath
King's Service Order
Order of the Bath
Order of Canada
Order of the Bath
Order of Military Merit
Queen Elizabeth IICoronation Medal
Queen Elizabeth IICoronation Medal
Order of the Bath
Queen Elizabeth IICoronation Medal
Order of the Bath
Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee Medal
Order of the Bath
Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee Medal
Queen Elizabeth IIDiamond Jubilee Medal
Queen Elizabeth IIDiamond Jubilee Medal
Order of the Bath
Queen Elizabeth IIDiamond Jubilee Medal
Order of the Bath
Queen Elizabeth IIPlatinum Jubilee Medal
Order of the Bath
Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medalwith three bars
Canadian Forces' Decorationwith three clasps
Canadian Forces' Decorationwith three clasps
Order of the Bath
Canadian Forces' Decorationwith three clasps
Order of the Bath
New Zealand 1990Commemoration Medal
Order of the Bath
New Zealand Armed Forces Award
Ranked list
Order of the Bath
Order of Merit
Order of Australia
King's Service Order
Order of Canada
Order of Military Merit
Queen Elizabeth IICoronation Medal
Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee Medal
Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee Medal
Queen Elizabeth IIDiamond Jubilee Medal
Queen Elizabeth IIPlatinum Jubilee Medal
Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medalwith three bars
Canadian Forces' Decorationwith three clasps
New Zealand 1990Commemoration Medal
New Zealand Armed Forces Award
· Non-national titles and honours › Member and fellowships
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United Kingdom (England and Wales)
United Kingdom (England and Wales)
Country
United Kingdom (England and Wales)
Date
1975 – present
Organisation
Marylebone Cricket Club
Position
Honorary Life Member
1975 – present
1975 – present
Country
1975 – present
Date
Honourable Society of Gray's Inn
Organisation
Royal Bencher
1978 – present
1978 – present
Country
1978 – present
Date
Royal Society
Organisation
Royal Fellow (FRS)
2000 – present
2000 – present
Country
2000 – present
Date
Royal Asiatic Society
Organisation
Fellow (FRAS)
England
England
Country
England
Date
1988–1990
Organisation
Honourable Company of Master Mariners
Position
Master
Ranked list
Country
Date
Organisation
Position
United Kingdom (England and Wales)
1975 – present
Marylebone Cricket Club
Honorary Life Member
1975 – present
Honourable Society of Gray's Inn
Royal Bencher
1978 – present
Royal Society
Royal Fellow (FRS)
2000 – present
Royal Asiatic Society
Fellow (FRAS)
Foreign Press Association
Honorary Member
England
1988–1990
Honourable Company of Master Mariners
Master
Worshipful Company of Brewers
Honorary Liveryman
Worshipful Company of Carpenters
Honorary Liveryman
Worshipful Company of Drapers
Freeman
Worshipful Company of Farmers
Honorary Liveryman
Worshipful Company of Fishmongers
Liveryman
Worshipful Company of Fruiterers
Honorary Liveryman
Worshipful Company of Gardeners
Royal Liveryman
Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths
Honorary Member of the Court of Assistants
Worshipful Company of Musicians
Honorary Freeman
Worshipful Company of Shipwrights
Permanent Master
Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers
Honorary Freeman and Liveryman
· Non-national titles and honours › Scholastic › Chancellor, visitor, governor, and fellowships
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England
England
Country
England
Date
1988
School
Trinity College, Cambridge
Position
Honorary Fellow
2007
2007
Country
2007
Date
Liverpool John Moores University
2020
2020
Country
2020
Date
Kellogg College, Oxford
School
Bynum Tudor Fellow
Ranked list
Country
Date
School
Position
England
1988
Trinity College, Cambridge
Honorary Fellow
2007
Liverpool John Moores University
2020
Kellogg College, Oxford
Bynum Tudor Fellow
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England
England
Country
England
Date
1981
School
Royal College of Music
Degree
Doctor of Music (DMus)
New Zealand
New Zealand
Country
New Zealand
Date
1981
School
University of Otago
Degree
Doctor of Literature (LittD)
Canada
Canada
Country
Canada
Date
1983
School
University of Alberta
Degree
Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Italy
Italy
Country
Italy
Date
1987
School
University of Bologna
Degree
Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (DLitt et Phil)
Canada
Canada
Country
Canada
Date
1991
School
Queen's University at Kingston
Degree
Doctor of Laws (LLD)
England
England
Country
England
Date
1998
School
University of Durham
Degree
Doctor of Civil Law (DCL)
Scotland
Scotland
Country
Scotland
Date
2001
School
University of Glasgow
Degree
Doctor of Laws (LLD)
England
England
Country
England
Date
2007
School
University of Chester
Degree
Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
Scotland
Scotland
Country
Scotland
Date
2004
School
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
Degree
Doctor of the Academy
India
India
Country
India
Date
2013
School
Forest Research Institute
Degree
Doctor of Science (DSc)
Romania
Romania
Country
Romania
Date
31 May 2014
School
University of Bucharest
Degree
Doctorate
29 May 2017
29 May 2017
Country
29 May 2017
Date
Babeș-Bolyai University
Ranked list
Country
Date
School
Degree
England
1981
Royal College of Music
Doctor of Music (DMus)
New Zealand
1981
University of Otago
Doctor of Literature (LittD)
Canada
1983
University of Alberta
Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Italy
1987
University of Bologna
Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (DLitt et Phil)
Canada
1991
Queen's University at Kingston
Doctor of Laws (LLD)
England
1998
University of Durham
Doctor of Civil Law (DCL)
Scotland
2001
University of Glasgow
Doctor of Laws (LLD)
England
2007
University of Chester
Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
Scotland
2004
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
Doctor of the Academy
India
2013
Forest Research Institute
Doctor of Science (DSc)
Romania
31 May 2014
University of Bucharest
Doctorate
29 May 2017
Babeș-Bolyai University
· Non-national titles and honours › Religious
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Holy See
Holy See
Country
Holy See
Date
2025
Institution
Papal Basilica and Abbey of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
Position
Royal Confrater
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Country
Date
Institution
Position
Holy See
2025
Papal Basilica and Abbey of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
Royal Confrater
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Kīngitanga
Kīngitanga
Appointer
Kīngitanga
Date
2023
Appointment
Member Supreme Class of the Order of King Pootatau Te Wherowhero
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Appointer
Date
Appointment
Kīngitanga
2023
Member Supreme Class of the Order of King Pootatau Te Wherowhero
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