The Royal Victorian Order is a prestigious award given to individuals for their outstanding service to the monarchy. Synonyms for the term include knight or dame of the Royal Victorian Order, member of the Royal Victorian Order, or recipient of the Royal Victorian Order. Other synonyms could be royal honour or royal recognition. The high regard for this honour is reflected in its precedence, which is immediately after the Order of the Garter and the Order of the Thistle. The Royal Victorian Order is one of the most distinctive and recognizable orders of chivalry in the world, with its motto "Victoria" reminding us of the legacy of Queen Victoria, for whom the Order was created.