King Edward VII founded in August 1902 the “Royal Victorian Chain”, which is only bestowed on special occasions, and, although forming no part of the Royal Victorian Order, may be worn on all occasions when other insignia of British Orders of Chivalry are worn; it is of a different and much lighter design than the Collar.
(preceded by date of conferral)
1974 Margrethe of Denmark
1975 King of Sweden
1982. Beatrix of the Netherlands
1985 General Antonio Eanes
1986 King Juan Carlos of Spain
1994 King of Norway
2012 Baron Williams of Oystermouth
2021 Rt Hon 3rd Earl Peel
