Order Rank
Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)
The highest rank in the Order of St Michael and St George, recognising extraordinary foreign or diplomatic service.
GCMG
Awarded over time
Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) appointments by year.
honoria.co.ukHonours rounds
Rounds that included this award — open one to see the recipients.
| Year | Honours list | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 1 |
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince of Wales, while he was acting as prince regent for his father, King George III. It is named in honour of two military saints, Michael and George.
Background from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
At a glance
- Established
- 1818 by King George IV
- Awarding body
- The British Crown
- Rank
- Dame Grand Cross (GCMG)
- Formal title
- Dame
Overview
Recognises exceptional international service
Eligibility
Exceptional diplomatic leaders
- Diplomacy
- International leadership
International
Rank & Precedence
Dame Grand Cross (GCMG) — Highest rank in the order
- Above: Dame Commander (DCMG)
- Below: None
Entitlements
- Post-nominal letters
- GCMG
- Formal title
- Dame
- Insignia
- Grand Cross badge, sash, star
Award Process
- Government nomination
- Foreign Office and honours committee
- Approved by the Sovereign
Announced: New Year Honours and King's Birthday Honours
Royal ceremony
Significance
Exceptional international service
- Leadership
- Service
- Global impact
Sources & further reading
- Honours: overview — GOV.UK
- Awards and accreditation — The Gazette
- Order of St Michael and St George — Wikipedia
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Related honours
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)CBE
- Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)CVO
- Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)CMG
- Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)CB
- Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH)CH
- Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (DCMG)DCMG