The Legacy of King Peter II
Pontifical Order of Knights Bachelor of Yugoslavia
A religious association preserving the honour of Yugoslavian Knight Bachelor, the propagation of the Faith, and the documentary legacy of H.M. King Peter II of Yugoslavia.
A Royal Legacy under Ecclesiastical Protection
The Pontifical Order serves as a successor to the Royal Association of Knights Bachelor of Yugoslavia founded by King Peter II, the last reigning King of Yugoslavia. Under the protection of the Pontifical Imperial State and United Roman-Ruthenian Church, it draws upon personal continuity through a Knight Bachelor who knew the King and upon rare documents preserved in the Stephenian Archives.
Those already holding the honour may be admitted to the Order. On rare occasions the Roman-Ruthenian Pope confers the honour of Knight Bachelor of Yugoslavia. By the express written wish of Peter II, recipients use the prenomial title Sir.
Authority
The honour is conferred exclusively by the Roman-Ruthenian Pope. Recipients permanently cede any independent right to confer it unless the Supreme Pontiff grants specific authorization for a single investiture.
Independence
The Order proceeds without malice toward others while preserving the acts and legacy of King Peter II.
Living Responsibility
Investiture is an ecclesiastical recognition of service and fidelity, accompanied by the customary offering established for the rank in support of the mission of the Holy Apostolic See.
- Peter II, King of Yugoslavia
- Sir Alan Weaver-Hazelton and Sir Robert Elwood Gamble
- Prince Robert de St. Germain-Iler
- Baron Johnson *
- Radislav I, Roman-Ruthenian Pope *
