About the Royal Orders of Knighthood
About the Institution
The Royal Orders of Knighthood is the name of the organization that manages the royal orders and consists of the Grand Master, the Chapter and the Chancery. The Council of the Orders is also placed at The Royal Orders of Knighthood. Read more about the different pars of The Royal Orders of Knighthood below.
The Chapter
The Chapter of the Royal Orders of Knighthood is the highest governing body of the Swedish orders and meets once a year. The Chapter of the orders consists of His Majesty the King, the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor and Secretary, and four members appointed by the King.
The Chancery
The Chancery of the Royal Orders of Knighthood is located in the Royal Palace in Stockholm, adjacent to the Halls of the Orders. The Chancellery handles matters relating to the awarding of the Swedish Royal Orders of Knighthood and the royal medals.
The Council
For the preparation of nominations, there is an independent council at the Royal Orders of Knighthood. The Council submits an opinion to the government for its recommendation on bestowing the Royal Orders for meritorious contributions.
Other Duties and Responsablilites
In the Halls of the Orders at the Royal Palace, there is a permanent exhibition of Sweden's Royal Orders of Knighthood and Royal medals, which The Royal Orders of Knighthood is in charge of. Here, an interesting insight into the orders' history and current support is given.
In addition to the above-mentioned tasks, the The Royal Orders of Knighthood is also charge of the painting of the seraphim shields and the solemn transfer of the seraphim shields to Riddarholm church in connection with the funeral of seraphim knights and seraphim members.
The Royal Orders of Knighthood matriculates all orders awarded to Swedish and foreign citizens. The registers are available in digitized form via the National Archives.
Read more about The Royal Orders of Knighthood here:
Statutes of the Orders (Swedish only)
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The Royal Orders of Knighthood also prepares, on behalf of the Office of the Marshal' of the Realm, received medal proposals for the royal medals with final decision by H.M. the King.
