About The Order of The Commonwealth

The Order of the Commonwealth is a private Order, established by the Barony of Clermont to promote the Declaration of Commonwealth Principles.

One of the most recently inaugurated Orders of Chivalry, that of the Order of the Commonwealth, was founded in 1987.
It was founded by the Baron Douglas of Clermont; (four years before his creation as Prince, St Michel de Clermont) as a private expression of his admiration for the Declaration of Commonwealth Principles, promulgated at Singapore, on 22nd January, 1971.

In his capacity as Prince Grand Master of the Order, The Prince Douglas, has seen it grow in just a few short years far beyond the borders of the constituent parts of the Commonwealth of Nations. Local Priories of the Order have been commencing the establishment of charitable, educational and social activities.

Several members of Royal and Noble Houses have graciously accepted invitations to join the Ranks of the Order of the Commonwealth, whose Ranks are in fact open to all Aspirants of Good Character who accept the Declaration of Commonwealth Principles. These august personages are usually listed in the Circular which is furnished to all Members on a periodic basis. The Order of the Commonwealth serves as an Institution recognising the very many diverse groups who support the traditional values of Chivalry.

Because of the tremendous cultural diversities of   peoples in the Commonwealth (over one quarter of the population of the planet are citizens of member nations of the Commonwealth) the following dignities are offered:

All Knights of the Order of the Commonwealth are pledged to aid
the poor, the orphaned and widowed, the suffering;
to be of upright honour and high principles
at all times; and to be of service to all humanity.

Each successful Applicant to the Order of the Commonwealth
will receive a beautiful sumptuous scroll of Letters Patent.

(Letters Patent of a Knight of the Order of the Commonwealth)

For Members Only of the Order of the Commonwealth
In Gold Colours with Crimson Enamels and Neck Riband ~ An exact replica of a 6th Century British Pectoral Cross

Sample Shown above is an example of the Dame's Cross, which can be purchased additionally once your membership has been established & confirmed

It is not possible to petition for entry into the Order of the Commonwealth from this website. For those enquiring about entry into the order please visit PEERAGE CONFERRED which can be found on our links page located on our main menu.

The Grants from His Excellency, The Prince Douglas are recognised by and  may be registered with the Russian College of Heraldry, which is licensed by the Russian Government through the Ministry of Justice.  Additional information may be found on the Peerage Conferred Web Site. as listed on our links page.