What does "GCVO" stand for?
Grand Commandant of the Victorious Order
Grand Cavalier of the Valiant Order
Great Captain of the Virtuous Order
Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Answer
The Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) is the highest class of the Royal Victorian Order, a British order of chivalry established in 1896 by Queen Victoria. It is awarded to individuals who have performed distinguished personal service to the sovereign, usually members of the royal family or foreign heads of state. Recipients of the GCVO are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "GCVO" after their names.
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