Order of the National Heroes and Freedom of Queensland
| Order of the National Heroes and Freedom of Queensland | |
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 Badge of the Order of the National Heroes and Freedom of Queensland | |
Awarded by the Monarchy of Queensland | |
| Type | National Honour |
| Established | 25 October 2017 |
| Country | Queensland |
| Motto | He built a city which hath foundations |
| Criteria | At the pleasure of the monarchy with the recommendation of the prime minister |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Founder | Victoria II of Queensland |
| Sovereign | The Supreme Head of the Queenslandian Nation |
| Chancellor | Prime Minister of Queensland |
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| First induction | 25 October 2017 |
| Last induction | 5 December 2023 |
| Total inductees | 8 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None (highest) |
| Next (lower) | Order of the Gardenia |
 Ribbon bar of the Order of the National Heroes and Freedom of Queenslandian | |
The Order of the National Heroes and Freedom of Queensland is the supreme honour within the national honours system of Queensland and was established by the Victoria II of Queensland. Members are referred to as National Heroes. The Order recognises the most prominent figures in Queenslandian history.
History
Order of the National Heroes and Freedom of Queenslandian is the national honour of Queensland. It was built on 25 October 2017 by Queen Victoria II to honour the heroes who have contributed to various aspects of the country's development. The first members of the Order of the National Heroes and Freedom were The Duke of Sembilan and The Duchess of Beauclerk as participated in the establishment of the country and make public benefits to the nation.
Grades and Insignia
Grades
The Supreme Head of the Queenslandian Nation is Sovereign of the Order. All deeds granting decorations of the Order must bear the signature of the Sovereign and Chancellor. Members of the order are granted a certificate and with the insignia of the Order. The Order is conferred in a single grade of Member but with three variations:
- Member
- Freedom Service
Ribbon bars
The ribbon bars of the Order of the National Heroes and Freedom of Queenslandian which has been used since 5 December 2023.
Member (Sash)
Member & the Freedom Service (neck badge)
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The ribbon bars of the Order of the National Heroes and Freedom of Queenslandian which has been used 25 October 2017 to 5 December 2023.
- Member (Sash)
- Member (neck badge)
- National Gold Service and Silver Service
Insignia
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| Necklet of the Order of the National Heroes and Freedom of Queensland | Necklet of the Freedom of Queensland | |||||
Recipients
Member of National Heroes and Freedom
| # | Country | Name | Field | Date of conferral |
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| 1 |  Queensland
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Prince Albert, Duke of Sembilan | Participate in the establishment of the country and make public benefits to the nation. | 25 October 2017 |
| 2 | Queensland
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Princess Juliana, Duchess of Beauclerk | Participate in the establishment of the country and make public benefits to the nation. | 25 October 2017 |
| 3 | Queensland
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Princess Charlotte, Duchess of St. Andrews (now Queen) | Participate in the establishment of the country and make public benefits to the nation. | 3 January 2018 |
| 4 | Queensland
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Prince Albert, 1st Duke of Strathearn and George (1937-2020) | Participate in encouraging children to do what they love. | 3 January 2020 |
| 5 |  Christoph Chao City
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Joseph Thanawachiraporn, Prince of Christoph Chao City | Participate in contributor to the nation and religion. | 26 December 2021 |
Freedom Service
| # | Country | Name | Field | Date of conferral |
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| 1 |  United Kingdom
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King Charles III | for supporting the efforts of developing countries in the area of climate change and sustainable development. | 5 December 2023 |
| 2 |  Barbados
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Dame Sandra Mason | for public service and benefit to the people of Barbados as the first president of Barbados. | 5 December 2023 |
| 3 | Barbados
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Mia Mottley | for supporting the efforts of developing countries in the area of climate change and sustainable development. | 5 December 2023 |
Former Recipients
Silver of Service
| # | Country | Name | Field | Date of conferral |
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| 1 | Barbados
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Dame Sandra Mason | for public service and benefit to the people of Barbados as the first president of Barbados. | 12 July 2022 |
| 2 |  Japan
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Shinzo Abe (posthumous) | for Political and Public Service | 12 July 2022 |