Order of the National Hero (Grenada) explained

Prestige Order of the National Hero
Awarded By:the
Monarch of Grenada
Type:Order of chivalry
Established:2007
Eligibility:Any citizen of Grenada
For:Outstanding service which has altered history or heroic exploits and sacrifice for Grenada
Status:Currently constituted
Head Title:Sovereign
Head:Charles III
Head2 Title:Chancellor (ex officio)
Head2:Cecile La Grenade
Date:31 December 2007
Higher:None
Lower:Order of the Nation

The Prestige Order of the National Hero is an order of chivalry and a society of honour instituted through the National Honours and Awards Act which having been passed by the House of Representatives of Grenada on 16 November 2007 and passed by the Senate of Grenada on 27 November 2007 received Royal Assent on 31 December 2007. Members are accorded the style "The Right Excellent".[1]

King Charles III is the sovereign of the order in his capacity as King of Grenada. Appointments to the Order are made by Governor-General of Grenada, as Chancellor, who acts on the advice of the Prime Minister of Grenada and the National Heroes Commission.

The Governor General conducts vice-regal investitures at Government House in St George's. Awards are usually announced each year on the occasion of the National Day of Grenada - 7 February.

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.laws.gov.gd/index.php?option=com_edocman&task=document.download&id=16&Itemid=194 Chapter 204A National Honours and Awards Act | Government of Grenada
  2. Web site: Caribbean Elections National Heroes of Grenada. 2021-12-21. www.caribbeanelections.com.