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Order of New England
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| Type: | Order of Chivalry |
| Eligibility: | New England Citizens |
| Purpose: | "Exemplary lifetime contributions to the nation" |
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| Established: | 3 October 2012 |
| TotalAwarded: | 2,405 |
| Precedence | |
| Higher: | Bravery Medal (Civilian) King's Medal (Military) |
| Lower: | Order of King Michael |
The Most Noble and Grand Order of New England is the highest civilian honour in New England, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the lifetime contributions made by many people to their nation. Created on the 3rd October 2012, the Order was established by King Michael to replace the Australian honours system which was no longer appropriate for an independent nation.
The King of New England, James II, is Monarch of the Order and the Duke of Duval is its Chancellor and Principal Companion. Since 2012, 2,405 people have been appointed to the Order of New England. The order is divided into four divisions, each with their own conditions and size of membership. The pinnicle of the order are the twenty-four knight companions, who are considered to be the greated living contributors to New England's society. Appointments to the Order are annoucned on the 19th February and the 8th September every year.
Well known recipients include the Sir Jonathon Braddock, First Minister from 2012 until 2015, and Dame Eliza Macdonald, the leader of the united militia in Port Macquarie during the Civil War. Other recipients include the scientist Sir Lloyd Jennings-Obquist and Dame Margaret Cummings, Chief Matron of St. Vincent's Regional Hospital, Port Macquarie.
Vestments and Accoutrements
Divisions
The Order is divided into four active divisions, and one former division:
| Divisions of the Order of New England | |||||||||
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| # | Name | PNL | Membership | # | Name | PNL | Membership | ||
| 1 |  |
Knight of the Order of New England |
KNE | 24 Members | 2 |  |
Companion of the Order of New England |
CNE | 75 Members |
| 3 |  |
Fellow of the Order of New England |
FNE | 400 Members | 4 |  |
Member of the Order of New England |
MNE | 800 Members |
Members and Officers
- Monarch: HM King James II
- Chancellor: HRH Crown Prince Alexander, Duke of Duval KNE ADC
- Registrar: Rev. Arthur Jones OS KHC
- Herald: Dame Louise Pelletier KNE OM
- Additional Members
- Sir Ryan Mullens KNE FNE OM (2042)
- Dame Rebecca Zhou KNE MNE OM (2047)
- Honoury Companions:
- HM Queen Victoria of Sweden (2036)
- HM King William V of the United Kingdom (2038)
- HM King Frederik X of Denmark (2041)
Knight Companions
The highest division of the order are the twenty-four knight companions. All knights are entitled to prefix either Sir or Dame to their forenames. When appointed, knights of the order have the right to attach supporters to their armorial bearings. Both men and women are known as knight companions, and the notion of "lady companions" does not exist. This reflects New England's policy of sexual equality without degenerate political correctness. It also reflects the reality of New England's military where men and women serve in largely equal and indentical roles.
- The Rt. Hon. Dame Eliza Macdonald, 1st Earl of Macquarie KNE EC (2024)
- Dame Karen Eden KNE (2028), Writer
- Sir Hugh Denison KNE (2028), Australian Footballer and Sports Administrator
- Sir Jared Mills KNE (2030), Natural Historian
- Sir Thomas Santos KNE (2033), Theological Historian
- Sir Austin Nicholson KNE (2035), Barrister and Writer
- Dame Margaret Cummings KNE OS (2035), Nurse and Chief Matron of St. Vincent's Regional Hospital
- Sir Will Burgess KNE (2036), Architect
- Sir Michael Smith KNE (2038), Zoologist and Businessman
- The Rt. Hon. Dame Antonia Davidson, 1st Earl of Severnshire KNE OM HMCS EC (2040), First Minister
- Sir Ian Greig KNE (2040), Industrialist
- Dame Kate Emerson KNE (2041), Journalist
- Sir Paul O'Keefe KNE OS (2042), Poet
- Dame Louise Petersen KNE (2042), MP, Diplomat and Writer
- Sir Nicholas Jardine KNE (2043), Pastoralist and Master of the Royal Agricultural & Grazing Society
- Sir Rhys Thomas KNE (2044), Civil Servant
- Dame Samantha McClegg KNE (2045), Conductor
- Sir Lloyd Jennings-Obquist KNE OS (2046), Pulmonary Scientist and Master of the Royal Society of Medical Scientists
- Dame Melanie O'Hearn KNE (2047), Botanical Conservationist
- The Rt. Hon. Sir John Tudor KNE OM HMCS EC (2048), First Minister
- Dame Jennifer Killen KNE OS (2050), Sociologist
- Sir Brody Neal KNE OS (2050), Barrister and Diplomat
- Sir Lew Haines KNE (2051), Industrialist
- Dame Catherine Fox KNE (2052), Netballer and Philanthropist
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