Queen Elizabeth bestows highest honour on granddaughter-in-law Kate | Life

30 Apr 2019

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. (Photo: Getty Images)

Cape Town – Queen Elizabeth has given Kate, Duchess of Cambridge a new title and it's the grandest honour yet.

On Monday, Buckingham Palace announced that the queen had appointed Kate as Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order - the highest rank in the order personally granted by the queen.

According to a statement by the palace, Awards in the Royal Victorian Order are made personally by Queen Elizabeth, for services to the Sovereign.

READ MORE ABOUT THE TITLE HERE:

The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointment to the Royal Victorian Order. https://t.co/34sJOY8WYt
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 29, 2019

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge has been appointed Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, for services to the Sovereign.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 29, 2019

Kate joins fellow royals namely Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Sophie, Countess of Wessex who also hold the title. Queen Elizabeth's daughter, Princess Anne, serves as Grand Master.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred

Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.

Join News24 today

Next on Life

UK royals share photo of Prince Louis in celebration of his 6th birthday

23 Apr

description

username

Show Comments ()