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Order of Saint Charles
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Not to be confused with the Mexican Imperial Order of Saint Charles (created 1866).
The Order of Saint Charles (French: Ordre de Saint Charles; Monégasque: U̍rdine de San Carlu) is a dynastic order of knighthood established in Monaco on 15 March 1858.[1][2]
Quick Facts Order of Saint Charles Ordre de Saint Charles, Awarded by Prince of Monaco ...
Order of Saint Charles Ordre de Saint Charles | |
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![]() Grand Cross set of the order | |
Awarded by ![]() | |
Motto | Princeps et patria |
Eligibility | Citizens of Monaco and foreigners |
Awarded for | Merit and services to the State or Prince. |
Status | Currently constituted |
Sovereign | Prince Albert II |
Chancellor | Raoul Biancheri, Plenipotentiary Minister |
Grades | Knight Grand Cross Grand Officer Commander Officer Knight |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | None (highest) |
Next (lower) | Order of the Crown |
![]() Ribbon bar of the Order of St. Charles |
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