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Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George | |
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| Awarded by | The Sovereign |
| Classes | 3 |
The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George is an order of chivalry founded in 1818 by the Prince Regent, later King George IV. It honours service abroad and in foreign affairs, and is given above all to diplomats. It has three classes, Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GCMG), Knight or Dame Commander (KCMG or DCMG) and Companion (CMG). Its chapel is in St Paul's Cathedral, and its motto is "Auspicium melioris aevi" (Token of a better age).
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Classes
- Knight or Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)
- Knight or Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG)
- Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)
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.
See also
This page was last edited on 3 November 2026.