1996 saw him advanced to a Knight Grand Cross ( GCVO ) which is the highest grade within the Royal Victorian Order on retirement .
He was knighted as a Knight Commander ( KCVO ) in 1986 .
1996 saw him advanced to a Knight Grand Cross ( KCVO ) which is the highest KCVO within the KCVO     on retirement .
He was knighted as a Knight Commander ( KCVO ) in 1986 .