The Order of St. Prince Mykhaylo Chernihivskyj is the sole honour of the Ukrainian Royal Family. The Order of St. Prince Mykhaylo Chernihivskyj was founded at the same time as the passing of the Statute and consists of HRH the Grand Prince as Sovereign of the Order, a senior member of the Royal Family as Principle Knight Companion, and Knights or Dames Companion.

Privileges of Membership

Individuals who are appointed to the order maintain ranking in the order of precedence after Boyars. Companions receive seating at important events, jubilee medals, and other things befitting their high rank. Companions of the order are also entitled to a grant of arms without supporters, the collar of the order surrounds their shield as well.

Knights and dames use the prefixes “Sir” or “Dame”. Knights and Dames are entitled to use the postnominal CM after their name. Knights and Dames Companion (with the exception of religious officials) are dubbed with a sword, though this is not a requirement.

Criteria for Membership

Appointing companions to the order remains the sole prerogative of the Sovereign. Membership may not be petitioned and members may not be nominated.