Discover the founding statutes and royal ceremony behind Ireland’s ancient Order of Saint Patrick.
This archival volume presents the statutes, ordinances, and ceremonial practices established for the Knights of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick. It chronicles how the Sovereign’s authority, governance, and pageantry shape the order, from founding letters patent to the duties of officers and the distinctive dress and insignia worn at installations and routines of state.
- Explore the structure of the order, including roles such as Grand Master, Chancellor, Registrar, and heralds.
- See detailed descriptions of robes, mantles, badges, and the heraldic devices worn by Knights Companions and officers.
- Learn how ceremonies were staged, from invitations and processions to the installation of knights and the investiture rites.
- Understand the practical aspects, such as fees, offices, and the governance framework that kept the order in order.
Ideal for readers interested in royal protocol, heraldry, Irish history, and the ceremonial traditions of chivalric orders.