The Order of the Commonwealth is a private Order, established by the Barony of Clermont to promote the Declaration of Commonwealth Principles.
One of the most recently inaugurated Orders of Chivalry, that of the Order of the Commonwealth, was founded in 1987. It was founded by the Baron Douglas of Clermont (four years before his creation as Prince, St. Michel de Clermont) as a private expression of his admiration for the Declaration of Commonwealth Principles, promulgated at Singapore, on 22nd January, 1971.
In his capacity as Prince Grand Master of the Order, The Prince Douglas, has seen it grow in just a few short years far beyond the borders of the constituent parts of the Commonwealth of Nations. Local Priories of the Order have been commencing the establishment of charitable, educational and social activities.
Several members of Royal and Noble Houses have graciously accepted invitations to join the Ranks of the Order of the Commonwealth, whose Ranks are in fact open to all Aspirants of Good Character who accept the Declaration of Commonwealth Principles. These august personages are usually listed in the Circular which is furnished to all Members on a periodic basis.
The Order of the Commonwealth serves as an Institution recognising the very many diverse groups who support the traditional values of Chivalry.
Because of the tremendous cultural diversities of peoples in the Commonwealth (over one quarter of the population of the planet are citizens of member nations of the Commonwealth) the following dignities are offered:
For those of the Judeo-Christian Heritage:
Crimson Riband
KNIGHT
KNIGHT COMMANDER
KNIGHT GRAND CROSS / KNIGHT GRAND COMMANDER
For those of the Islamic Heritage:
Green Riband
KNIGHT-BAHADUR
KNIGHT COMMANDER-THAKUR
KNIGHT GRAND COMMANDER-NAWAB
For those of the Hindu Heritage:
Saffron-Orange Riband
KNIGHT-RAJPUT
KNIGHT COMMANDER-RAJA
KNIGHT GRAND COMMANDER-MAHARAJA
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All Knights and Dames of the Order of the Commonwealth are pledged
to aid the poor, the orphaned and widowed, the suffering;
to be of upright honour and high principles
at all times; and to be of service to all humanity.
Each successful Applicant to the Order of the Commonwealth
will receive a beautiful sumptuous scroll of Letters Patent.
(actual size is 11" x 17"; 28cm x 43 cm) couched in the traditional centuries-old language of heraldry. Your own name and Rank will be hand-inscribed by our heraldic artist in elegant calligraphic script.
Neck ribands of Investiture, medallions and badges of Office are offered to the Members
for wear on formal occasions. (See the Medallions Page on this site)Statesmen, educators, parliamentarians and professionals, indeed people of responsibility in all walks of life can now be "entitled" to use the Rank of "Sir" before their name ('Lady' in the case of Dames). Some members use "Kt.","K.C.O.Comm.","K.G.C.O.Comm.",etc., in official and private correspondence, calling cards,etc.
Investiture Fees are standard to all Orders of Chivalry and are not a purchase of Honours. The Fees are used to defray the Order's expenses in issuing the Instruments of Investiture. Titles of Nobility are granted on the basis of Merit.
Nobilitat Regalia-CB, sole agent for the Order of the Commonwealth,
offers the following services on their behalf:
| The Rank of Knight | US $150 or equivalent £ Sterling |
| The Rank of Knight Commander | US $225 or equivalent £ Sterling |
| The Rank of Knight Grand Commander | US $300 or equivalent £Sterling |
The Order of the Commonwealth
offers
the following dignities for Ladies:
| The Rank of Dame | US$150 or equivalent £ Sterling |
| The Rank of Dame Commander | US$225 or equivalent £ Sterling |
| The Rank of Dame Grand Commander | US$300 or equivalent £ Sterling |
Certificates (actual size is 11" x 17"; 28cm x 43cm), almost identical
to those offered to Gentlemen, will be available.
Payment is accepted by: Postal Money Order, Bankers Drafts,
Certified Cheques or Personal Cheques.
Please Note: Personal cheques require at least 4-8 weeks clearance
and a subsequent delay in processing.
For more information or questions please contact:
NOBILITAT
REGALIA-CB
P.O. Box #1944,
Victoria, BC, Canada,
V8W 3A8
