--Previous Message-- : : In 1953 all the royal ladies received their : QEII Family Orders in time to wear at the : coronation. : : Since then, I think a newcomer to the family : has had to either produce an heir (male of : course) or be very busy on royal duties for : some time, for example, Sophie. : : : --Previous Message-- : On what occasions does HM the Queen bestow : family orders? For example, is it known : when the Duchess of Cornwall received hers? : : Nellie, I know you mentioned one as a : possible gift to a mother after a baby is : born. : : : : : : :