Order of St Patrick The Order of St Patrick, which pertains to Ireland, is the most junior of these three in precedence and age. Its equivalent in England, The Most Noble Order of the Garter, is the oldest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom, dating to the middle fourteenth century. The Scottish equivalent is The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, dating in its modern form to 1687. The order was founded in 1783, a year after the grant of substantial autonomy to Ireland, as a means of rewarding (or obtaining) political support in the Irish Parliament. The Order of
Order of St Michael and St George with the Golden Gun", but he rejected that offer as he did not wish to become a public figure. Dame Judi Dench's character "M" is "offered" early retirement and a GCMG in "Skyfall" after a series of unfortunate events resulting in the loss of a list that named every NATO espionage operative. Long-time "Doctor Who" companion Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart wore the ribbon of the order as the highest of his decorations in the series' classic era. Order of St Michael and St George The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on