The Council

For the processing of nominations, there is an independent Council at the Royal Orders of Knighthood. The Council has the task of reviewing submitted nominations and providing an opinion on the actions that should be rewarded.

According to the Merits Inquiry, the purpose of the Council is to preserve the integrity of the system and cement public confidence in the Swedish honours system. Members shall be independent, not be under instruction and be independent of political parties. They bring their experience to the Council, but do not represent anyone. They should be at least eight, but no more than ten, in number.

At the extraordinary Chapter of the Orders on 15 February 2023, upon the recommendation of the government, the following individuals were nominated to serve as members of the Council for four years, 2023–2027:

The Council is governed by the Ordinance (2022:1800) on Sweden’s foremost honours Link to another website. External link. and shall convey opinions to the government with proposals for the conferral of Royal Orders for commendable actions. H.M. the King, Grand Master of the Royal Orders of Knighthood, confers the Royal Orders of Knighthood by recommendation of the government. Decisions on the conferral of Royal Orders are announced by the Royal Orders of Knighthood.

Two experts are affiliated with the Council, who represent the Swedish Government Offices and the Swedish Armed Forces, as well as a secretary.