The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later King George IV, while he was acting as regent for his father, King George III. 

It is named in honour of two military saints, St Michael and St George. 

The Order of St Michael and St George was originally awarded to those holding commands or high position in the Mediterranean territories acquired in the Napoleonic Wars, and was subsequently extended to holders of similar office or position in other territories of the British Empire. It is at present awarded to men and women who hold high office or who render extraordinary or important non-military service in a foreign country, and can also be conferred for important or loyal service in relation to foreign and Commonwealth affairs. 

The Order includes three classes, in descending order of seniority and rank: 

It is used to honour individuals who have rendered important services in relation to Commonwealth or foreign nations. People are appointed to the Order rather than awarded it. British Ambassadors to foreign nations are regularly appointed as KCMGs or CMGs. For example, the former British Ambassador to the United States, Sir David Manning, was appointed a CMG when he worked for the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), and then after his appointment as British Ambassador to the US, he was promoted to a Knight Commander (KCMG). It is the traditional award for members of the FCO.
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a British order of chivalry
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry 
George, Prince Regent
 founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent
founded on 28 April 1818
founded on 28 April 1818
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 while he was acting as regent for his father, King George III
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he was acting as regent for his father, King George III
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his father, King George III
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 People are appointed to the Order rather than awarded it
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People are appointed to the Order rather than awarded it
St Michael and St George
It is named in honour of two military saints, St Michael and St George
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 two military saints, St Michael and St George
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The Order of St Michael and St George was originally awarded to those holding commands or high position in the Mediterranean territories
individuals that rendered important services
It is used to honour individuals who have rendered important services in relation to Commonwealth or foreign nations
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 important services in relation to Commonwealth or foreign nations
Commonwealth or foreign nations
 important services in relation to Commonwealth or foreign nations
a British Ambassador to the United States
 the former British Ambassador to the United States, Sir David Manning
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he worked for the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
 British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)
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was appointed a CMG when he worked for the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO
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he was promoted to a Knight Commander (KCMG)
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he was promoted to a Knight Commander 