Knights wore the badge suspended from a ribbon on the breast, Commanders wore a red ribband (sash) over the right shoulder, and recipients of the Grand Cross wore the ribband as well as a star on the left breast. The reverse features a sword interlaced with a laurel crown and a white sash, with the inscription « BELL(ICAE) VIRTUTIS PRAEM(IUM) » ("reward of wartime valour"). The badge of the order consisted of a portrait of Saint Louis surrounded by the motto « LUD(OVICUS) M(AGNUS) IN(STITUIT) 1693 » ("Louis the Great instituted it in 1693"). The King was the Grand Master of the Order, which included 8 Grand Crosses, 28 Commanders, and a variable number of Knights. First aid is at the core of what we do.The Royal & Military Order of Saint Louis, established 5 April 1693 by King Louis XIV of France, for exceptional Catholic Officers, both noble and non-noble alike. St John Organisations promote physical, mental and spiritual health and resilience in more than 35 countries. We are seeking a new Secretary General who can help us build on our unique heritage and shape and define our international presence. Together with our Prelate, the St John family prays for our late Queen.ĭiscover how St John promotes physical, mental and spiritual health and resilience in more than 35 countries.
A Prayer from The Right Reverend Tim Stevens.This annual campaign highlights the importance of knowing basic first aid skills. Susan le Jeune d'Allegeershecque, Secretary General of The Order reflects on the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Sovereign Head of the Order of St John. The Order of St John at the State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II.NHS Cadets Youth Co-Chair and NHS Youth Advisor Nakkita Charag and Val Dempsey, a St John Australia volunteer and senior Australian of the year, talk about their pride in attending the late Queen's funeral. "The church was completely quiet, devoid of all noise" – Two St John volunteers remember the Queen's funeral.In the meantime, please get in touch if you have any questions about the Order's nomination process.įor more information, please refer to the "Ceremonial and Chancery" information section on our "Reports and publications" page. We will upload our new Nomination Form shortly. Members of the British Royal family who are members of our Order include the Duke of Gloucester, our Grand Prior, the Duchess of Gloucester, the Princess Royal and the Countess of Wessex. Some of our most notable members include Nelson Mandela, Queen Noor of Jordan, Desmond Tutu, Margaret Thatcher, Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Barbara Cartland, Edwina Mountbatten and Christopher Lee. Members are admitted and promoted in five Grades, from Member, Officer, Commander, Knights and Dames, to Bailiff and Dame Grand Cross. Although our Order is founded on Christian principles, membership is not exclusively Christian, and our members come from all faiths and none. There are approximately 20,000 members of the Order worldwide, all of whom have become members by being honoured by the Sovereign Head for service rendered in furthering the work of the Order. Nelson Mandela, Knight of the Order of St JohnĮntry to the Order is by invitation only – and subject to the sanction of HM The King – in recognition of achievements towards our mission and values, but also in expectation of future involvement and contribution.
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