GAZETTE1 Jan 2026 · Official StatementSovereign’s New Year Message for 2026
Decorations recognise distinguished service, bravery, or notable contribution to the Principality.
Decorations recognise distinguished service, bravery, or notable contribution to the Principality. Unlike Orders of Knighthood, they do not grant membership in an Order. Recipients are recorded in the Register of Royal Decorations.
Awarded for exceptional bravery and courage in the face of danger, recognising acts involving personal risk in service to others or the defence of the Principality.
Awarded for outstanding service to faith and country, recognising those who embody devotion to both spiritual and national ideals.
Recognises outstanding work in the arts, sciences, or cultural life of the Principality, supporting creative and intellectual contributions.
Presented for distinguished service in support of the Principality and its institutions. It acknowledges service below the threshold for Order of Saint Michael membership but meriting formal recognition.
Awarded for long and meritorious service to the Principality, recognising sustained dedication over time.