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United Kingdom | Order of the Thistle
Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle
Awarded by the monarch of the United Kingdom for use in Scotland
Type
Order of chivalry
Established
1687; 336 years ago
Motto
Nemo me impune lacessit
(Latin for 'No one provokes
me with impunity')
(Latin for 'No one provokes
me with impunity')
Criteria
At Her Majesty’s pleasure
Status
Currently constituted
Founder
James VII of Scotland
Sovereign
Judith of the United Kingdom
Chancellor
David, Earl of Airlie
Grades
Extra Knight/Lady
Knight/Lady
Knight/Lady
Precedence
Next (higher)
Order of the Garter
Next (lower)
Order of Saint Patrick
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