Portrait of H.M. king Alfonso X the Wise at House of Representatives Chamber
of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. (USA)
Knighthood became an established military guild in many European countries, and it had certain characteristics: a would-be knight would undertake strict military training from boyhood, including some time as an assistant (an esquire) to a knight with whom he rode to war. He would also have to prove himself worthy according to rules of chivalrous behaviour, generosity, self-denial, bravery and skill at arms.
In former times, no person could be born a Knight: even monarchs and their heirs had to be made Knights. Nowadays, knighthoods are awarded for outstanding achievement or service to the country and are given to men and women.
A Knighthood (or a Damehood, its female equivalent) is the highest honour an individual in the Order of the Royal Honor can achieve.
A woman does not simply become a "lady,"she becomes a "Dame" in her own right."Lady" is what the spouse of knight may be styled, but a woman who has earned the honor on her own merits is styled "Dame" to differentiate her from a simple spouse of an honoree.
When a man is awarded a knighthood he becomes a " Knight " and a woman becomes a " Dame ".
Click on the picture to enlarge The Accolade Eleanor of Aquitaine and her son
Richard The Lionheart
Anyone can be invited from a Member, butonly exceptional peopleare honoured by our Royal Chancellery, and our Royal Council.
Achievement comes in many forms but our Royal Chancellery are looking for people of honor who have made a difference in their field of work or community.
Awarded for a contribution in any field of activity, through:
Service to our Order.
In a capacity which will be recognised by peer groups as inspirational and significant nationally or internationally.
When a candidate is approved as a Member of our Institution, we will send him an Affidavit from the Spanish Notary, as a legal proof, except for Official Aspirant degree: it will be by email with legal digital signature.
Requirements for new Members:
1) Have to send us your biography.
2) A picture of you.
3) In which ways you would like to participate in our Charity Proyects. further information
Each newly invited member must be willing to actively take part in and support the goals of the "Order of the Royal Honor"
King Alfonso X and Queen playing Chess1
Ranks from Lowest to Highest:
Squire Aspirant
First degree:Squire: Official Aspirant to Knighthood/Damehood (minimum one year for becoming a Knight/Dame)
Second degree: Knight/Dame
Third degree:Royal Chancellor
Fourth degree:Royal Knight/Dame
Fifth degree:Grand Dame
Fifth degree:Grand Knight
First Step- Must be invited by a Member of the of the Order of the Royal Honor.
SecondStep- All must be approved by the Royal Chancellery of the Order of the Royal Honor regardless of the kingdom in which the Member of Honor come from.
ThirdStep- All must be approved by the Royal Council and the Grand Master of the Order of the Royal Honor.
The Members of the Royal Chancelleries and the our Royal Council are close to the Royal Houses in most cases.
Illustrative Example:
How to become a Member from the Kingdom of Great Britain
