Order Rank
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG)
A senior rank within the Order of St Michael and St George for distinguished foreign or diplomatic service.
KCMG
Awarded over time
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) appointments by year.
honoria.co.ukThemes
Most common themes among Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) recipients, across all years.
Most numerous themes
The themes most often cited for Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG).
| # | Theme | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defence & Armed Forces | 1 |
| 2 | International & Diplomatic | 1 |
Honours rounds
Rounds that included this award — open one to see the recipients.
| Year | Honours list | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 16 | |
| 2023 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 6 |
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
- Knight Commander (KCMG)
- Formal title
- Sir
Overview
Recognises high diplomatic or overseas service
Eligibility
Diplomats and overseas service leaders
- Diplomacy
- International leadership
- Foreign affairs
International
Rank & Precedence
Knight Commander (KCMG) — Above CMG, below GCMG
- Above: Companion (CMG)
- Below: Knight Grand Cross (GCMG)
Entitlements
- Post-nominal letters
- KCMG
- Formal title
- Sir
- Insignia
- Badge, star, sash
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
High-level diplomatic service
- Leadership
- Service
- International 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