Chancellor of the Order of Australia "Chancellor and Principal Dame" if the incumbent is a 'Dame of the Order of Australia' (AD), or as "Chancellor and Principal Companion" if the incumbent is a 'Companion of the Order of Australia' (AC). The Order of Australia is the only Australian order of chivalry (although certain dynastic British orders of chivalry, such as the Order of the Garter, the Order of the Thistle and the Royal Victorian Order, may still be awarded to Australians by the Monarch). It was established on 14 February 1975 by the Monarch to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement, meritorious service, or
Order of the Dannebrog Order of the Dannebrog The Order of the Dannebrog () is a Danish order of chivalry instituted in 1671 by Christian V. Until 1808, membership in the order was limited to fifty members of noble or royal rank who formed a single class known as "White Knights" to distinguish them from the "Blue Knights" who were members of the Order of the Elephant. In 1808, the Order was reformed and divided into four classes. The "Grand Commander" class is reserved to persons of princely origin. It is only awarded to royalty with close family ties with the Danish Royal House.