the king holds his coat-of-arms
which unites the Árpád stripes with the Capetians’ fleurs-de-lis
The Order of St. George was one of the earliest chivalric Orders. It was founded by King Charles I of Hungary, also known as Károly Róbert of Hungary, on St. Georges Day in 1326. It began as a brotherly union of knights who swore to defend the realm and protect the king, and to follow him in ‘pastimes and knightly sports’ – doubtless a reference to tournaments they contested.”
This means, of course, that 2026 will mark the 700th Anniversary of the founding of the original Order of St. George.
Today, there are various Orders of St. George in several countries. All are united in our common heritage, dating back to 1326, the inspiration of St George, and the code of chivalry that he embodies. Our 700th anniversary provides a unique opportunity for the various Orders of St. George to come together in friendship and co-operation as we celebrate this unique milestone as one family.
2026 may seem some time off but it will in fact soon be upon us, so we need to start planning now.
To facilitate this the Septcentenary Council has been established with the aim of having representation from all the active Orders of St. George.
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