Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle

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Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle
Awarded byThe Sovereign
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The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is Scotland's highest order of chivalry, founded by King James VII and II in 1687. It is limited to the Sovereign and sixteen Knights or Ladies, appointed as the Sovereign's personal gift, and its chapel is in St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Its motto is "Nemo me impune lacessit" (No one provokes me with impunity).

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  1. Classes
  2. Appointment
  3. See also

Classes

Appointment

Appointments are made by The Sovereign. Any member of UKOGB can nominate another for an honour on the website, and holders' honours are shown on their profiles with the date they were given.

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