Order of the Thistle
Order of chivalry
The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is an order of chivalry associated with Scotland. The current version of the order was founded in 1687 by King James VII of Scotland, who asserted that he was reviving an earlier order. Wikipedia
Date established: 1687
Chancellor: The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry
Criteria: At the monarch's pleasure
First induction: 29 May 1687
Grades: Extra Knight/Lady (KT/LT); Knight/Lady (KT/LT)
Last induction: 10 March 2024
Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit