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The '''Most Exalted Order of the National Hero''' is an Antiguan and Barbudan [[Chivalric order|order of chivalry]] recognising pre-eminently distinguished service to Antigua and Barbuda or to humanity at large. The present Order was established and constituted by the |
The '''Most Exalted Order of the National Hero''' is an Antiguan and Barbudan [[Chivalric order|order of chivalry]] recognising pre-eminently distinguished service to Antigua and Barbuda or to humanity at large. The present Order was established and constituted by the [[Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda]] under the National Honours Act 1998.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url = http://laws.gov.ag/acts/1998/a1998-23.pdf|title = National Honours Act 1998|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> |
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== History |
== History == |
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The Order of the National Hero was first established and constituted by the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda under the National Heroes Act 1994<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://laws.gov.ag/acts/1994/a1994-10.pdf|title = National Heros Act 1994|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> |
The Order of the National Hero was first established and constituted by the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda under the National Heroes Act 1994.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://laws.gov.ag/acts/1994/a1994-10.pdf|title = National Heros Act 1994|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> This Act was repealed and the Order was re-established and re-constituted under the National Honours Act 1998,<ref name=":0" /> which was amended in 2000,<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://laws.gov.ag/acts/2000/a2000-7.pdf|title = National Honours (Amendment) Act 2000|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> 2001<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://laws.gov.ag/acts/2001/a2001-16.pdf|title = National Honours (Amendment) Act 2001|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> and 2015. Persons who were members of the Order before the 1998 Act came into force became Knights or Dames Companion of Order. |
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== Composition |
== Composition == |
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The Order is composed of the Grand Master and one single class of Knight Companion (KNH) or Dame Companion (DNH). |
The Order is composed of the Grand Master and one single class of Knight Companion (KNH) or Dame Companion (DNH). |
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The |
The [[List of governors-general of Antigua and Barbuda|Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda]] is ''ex officio'' [[Grand Master (order)|Grand Master]] of the Order. Membership is open to only citizens of Antigua and Barbuda and there may be no more than three living members at any one time. |
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=== Officers |
=== Officers === |
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The Order has six officers who compose the Chancery of the Order, as follows: |
The Order has six officers who compose the Chancery of the Order, as follows: |
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* Grand Master; |
* Grand Master; |
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* Barbuda Herald. |
* Barbuda Herald. |
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== Appointments |
== Appointments == |
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Appointments to the Order are made by the Grand Master on the advice of the |
Appointments to the Order are made by the Grand Master on the advice of the [[Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda]] and the Honours Committee established under the 1998 Act. The Honours Committee consists of a person appointed by the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, two Members of the [[Senate (Antigua and Barbuda)|Senate of Antigua and Barbuda]] and four Members of the [[House of Representatives (Antigua and Barbuda)|House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda]]. The Governor General appoints the Chairperson of the Honours Committee from amongst its members. |
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Posthumous appointments to the Order may be made, but a deceased recipient does not appear on the current list of members of the Order. |
Posthumous appointments to the Order may be made, but a deceased recipient does not appear on the current list of members of the Order. |
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New appointments are announced on the occasion of the |
New appointments are announced on the occasion of the [[Public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda|Independence Day]] of Antigua and Barbuda (1 November). The Grand Master conducts investitures at [[Government House, Antigua and Barbuda|Government House]] in St John's. |
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== Precedence and privileges |
== Precedence and privileges == |
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=== Titles |
=== Titles === |
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In Antigua and Barbuda, Knights Companion of the Order may use the title ‘[[Sir]]’ in front of their forename, and their wives may use the title ‘[[Lady]]’ in front of their husband’s surname. |
In Antigua and Barbuda, Knights Companion of the Order may use the title ‘[[Sir]]’ in front of their forename, and their wives may use the title ‘[[Lady]]’ in front of their husband’s surname. Similarly, Dames Companion of the Order may use the title ‘[[Dame]]’ in front of their forename. No specific privilege exists for their husbands. |
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Permission to use these titles outside Antigua and Barbuda is the prerogative of each relevant jurisdiction. |
Permission to use these titles outside Antigua and Barbuda is the prerogative of each relevant jurisdiction. For instance, British citizens, including dual citizens, who are Knights and Dames of non-British orders of chivalry may not as a matter of official policy use their titles in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2015-12-09/19413/|title = Policy on the use of non-British titles in the UK|date = 2015|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Parliament of the United Kingdom|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== Post-nominals and precedence |
=== Post-nominals and precedence === |
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Members of the Order are entitled to place post-nominals after their names as indicated above. |
Members of the Order are entitled to place post-nominals after their names as indicated above. They are also assigned a place in the order of precedence of Antigua and Barbuda. |
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=== Heraldic privileges |
=== Heraldic privileges === |
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Knights and Dames Companion may petition for heraldic supporters to be granted to their arms. |
Knights and Dames Companion may petition for heraldic supporters to be granted to their arms. They may also encircle their arms with a circlet bearing the motto of the Order and the pendent insignia of the Order may be shown below the arms. |
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== List of Knights and Dames Companion == |
== List of Knights and Dames Companion == |
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== See also |
== See also == |
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* [[Order of the Nation (Antigua and Barbuda)|Order of the Nation]] |
* [[Order of the Nation (Antigua and Barbuda)|Order of the Nation]] |
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* [[Order of Merit (Antigua and Barbuda)|Order of Merit]] |
* [[Order of Merit (Antigua and Barbuda)|Order of Merit]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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[[Category:Orders, decorations, and medals of Antigua and Barbuda]] |
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Revision as of 05:25, 5 January 2016
| Most Exalted Order of the National Hero | |
|---|---|
 Star of a Knight or Dame Companion | |
Awarded by  Antigua and Barbuda | |
| Type | Order of chivalry |
| Motto | Answering the Call of Duty |
| Eligibility | Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda |
| Awarded for | Pre-eminently distinguished service to Antigua and Barbuda or to humanity at large |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Grand Master | Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda |
| Grades | Knight Companion (KNH) Dame Companion (DHN) |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Next (lower) | Order of the Nation |
The Most Exalted Order of the National Hero is an Antiguan and Barbudan order of chivalry recognising pre-eminently distinguished service to Antigua and Barbuda or to humanity at large. The present Order was established and constituted by the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda under the National Honours Act 1998.[1]
History
The Order of the National Hero was first established and constituted by the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda under the National Heroes Act 1994.[2] This Act was repealed and the Order was re-established and re-constituted under the National Honours Act 1998,[1] which was amended in 2000,[3] 2001[4] and 2015. Persons who were members of the Order before the 1998 Act came into force became Knights or Dames Companion of Order.
Composition
The Order is composed of the Grand Master and one single class of Knight Companion (KNH) or Dame Companion (DNH).
The Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda is ex officio Grand Master of the Order. Membership is open to only citizens of Antigua and Barbuda and there may be no more than three living members at any one time.
Officers
The Order has six officers who compose the Chancery of the Order, as follows:
- Grand Master;
- Chancellor;
- Genealogist;
- Secretary General;
- Antigua Herald;
- Barbuda Herald.
Appointments
Appointments to the Order are made by the Grand Master on the advice of the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda and the Honours Committee established under the 1998 Act. The Honours Committee consists of a person appointed by the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, two Members of the Senate of Antigua and Barbuda and four Members of the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda. The Governor General appoints the Chairperson of the Honours Committee from amongst its members.
Posthumous appointments to the Order may be made, but a deceased recipient does not appear on the current list of members of the Order.
New appointments are announced on the occasion of the Independence Day of Antigua and Barbuda (1 November). The Grand Master conducts investitures at Government House in St John's.
Precedence and privileges
Titles
In Antigua and Barbuda, Knights Companion of the Order may use the title ‘Sir’ in front of their forename, and their wives may use the title ‘Lady’ in front of their husband’s surname. Similarly, Dames Companion of the Order may use the title ‘Dame’ in front of their forename. No specific privilege exists for their husbands.
Permission to use these titles outside Antigua and Barbuda is the prerogative of each relevant jurisdiction. For instance, British citizens, including dual citizens, who are Knights and Dames of non-British orders of chivalry may not as a matter of official policy use their titles in the United Kingdom.[5]
Post-nominals and precedence
Members of the Order are entitled to place post-nominals after their names as indicated above. They are also assigned a place in the order of precedence of Antigua and Barbuda.
Heraldic privileges
Knights and Dames Companion may petition for heraldic supporters to be granted to their arms. They may also encircle their arms with a circlet bearing the motto of the Order and the pendent insignia of the Order may be shown below the arms.
List of Knights and Dames Companion
| Number | Name | Life | Year appointed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sir Vere Cornwall Bird Sr | 1910-1999 | 1994 | [6][7][8] |
| 2 | King Court Tackey (Prince Klaas) | c1694-1736 | 2000 (posthumous) | [6][7] |
| 3 | Dame Georgiana Ellen (Nellie) Robinson | 1880-1972 | 2006 (posthumous) | [6][7] |
| 4 | Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards | 1952- | 2006 | [6][7][8] |
| 5 | Sir George Herbert Walter | 1928-2008 | 2008 (posthumous) | [6][7] |
| 6 | Sir Lester Bryant Bird | 1938- | 2014 | [6][8] |
See also
References
- ^ a b "National Honours Act 1998" (PDF).
- ^ "National Heros Act 1994" (PDF).
- ^ "National Honours (Amendment) Act 2000" (PDF).
- ^ "National Honours (Amendment) Act 2001" (PDF).
- ^ "Policy on the use of non-British titles in the UK". Parliament of the United Kingdom. 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "National Heroes of Antigua and Barbuda". Festivals Commission of Antigua and Barbuda. 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "List of National Heroes of Antigua and Barbuda".
- ^ a b c "Sir Lester Bird receives A&B's highest national honour". The Daily Observer. 2014.