Royal Victorian Chain

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.

Holders of Royal Victorian Chain

(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 

2002  Baron Carey of Clifton

2012   Baron Williams of Oystermouth

2021   Rt Hon 3rd Earl Peel