The accolade comes after Kate announced last month she would be taking time away from her official duties after receiving a cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The princess is the first member of the royal family to be appointed a Royal Companion in the order’s 107-year history. In terms of the Order of the Companions of Honour and where it falls in the hierarchy and precedence of honours, this is one of the lowest orders. But it is important to also recognise that the reason this honour was never given to other royals is because of how low it is.
“All of the other honours given out on Tuesday were among the highest honours you can receive. So, Princess Kate’s honour pales in comparison. And seems like a consolation prize,” she added. The next big award people are expecting Princess Kate to receive is the Order of Garter, the UK’s highest Order of Chivalry, the royal expert added.
This is usually reserved for blood royals, with non-blood royals only receiving the prize if they are the consort or wife of the heir. Gertrude added: “The Duchess of Gloucester is much lower in precedence than Princess Kate, but receives the Order of Garter first, as the King puts long service ahead of rank. “This will also open the honor to Duchess Sophie receiving the Order of Garter.
