Order of the Elephant
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For the order in Thailand, see Order of the White Elephant.
The Order of the Elephant (Danish: Elefantordenen) is a Danish order of chivalry and is Denmark's highest-ranked honour. It has origins in the 15th century, but has officially existed since 1693, and since the establishment of constitutional monarchy in 1849, is now almost exclusively used to honour royalty and heads of state.[1]
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Quick Facts Order of the ElephantElefantordenen, Awarded by Sovereign of Denmark ...
Order of the Elephant Elefantordenen | |
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Awarded by Sovereign of Denmark | |
Type | Chivalric order in one class |
Motto | Magnanimi Pretium (Latin: The prize of greatness) |
Awarded for | At the Monarch's pleasure |
Status | Currently constituted |
Sovereign | Frederik X |
Grades | Knight (Danish: Ridder, abbr.: R.E.) |
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First induction | 1693 Christian V of Denmark |
Last induction | 2024 Princess Josephine of Denmark |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | None (Highest) |
Next (lower) | Order of the Dannebrog |
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