Order of the National Heroes and Freedom of Queensland

Order of the National Heroes and Freedom of Queensland
Order of the National Heroes and Freedom of Queensland;
	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
Classes	Member ; Freedom Service;
Post-nominals	ONHF ; FQ;
Statistics
First induction	25 October 2017
Last induction	6 August 2024
Total inductees	10
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)

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

Insignia

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
1	Queensland	Prince Albert, Duke of Sembilan	Participate in the establishment of the country and make public benefits to the nation.	25 October 2017
2	Queensland	Princess Juliana, Duchess of Beauclerk	Participate in the establishment of the country and make public benefits to the nation.	25 October 2017
3	Queensland	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	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	Joseph Thanawachiraporn, Prince of Christoph Chao City	Participate in contributor to the nation and religion.	26 December 2021
(4)	Queensland	Prince Albert, 1st Duke of Strathearn and George (1937-2020)	Participate in encouraging children to do what they love.	6 August 2024 (second times, posthumously)
6	Queensland	Prince Andrew, Duke of Oslo-Sonya	Participate in contributor to the nation.	6 August 2024

Freedom Service

#	Country	Name	Field	Date of conferral
1	United Kingdom	King Charles III	for supporting the efforts of developing countries in the area of climate change and sustainable development.	5 December 2023
2	Barbados	Dame Sandra Mason	for public service and benefit to the people of Barbados as the first president of Barbados.	5 December 2023
3	Barbados	Mia Mottley	for supporting the efforts of developing countries in the area of climate change and sustainable development.	5 December 2023
4	Thailand	Nana Goto	for steadfast work and empowerment of people both within the Commonwealth and Thailand.	6 August 2024

Former Recipients

Silver of Service

#	Country	Name	Field	Date of conferral
1	Barbados	Dame Sandra Mason	for public service and benefit to the people of Barbados as the first president of Barbados.	12 July 2022
2	Japan	Shinzo Abe (posthumous)	for Political and Public Service	12 July 2022