Prior to the 1970s honorary appointments to the order had to be approved by Cabinet.
This bureaucratic hurdle resulted in there being no honorary appointments to the order until the 1980s.
His honorary appointments included Admiral of the White from 1795.
After leaving the department, he was given the honorary appointment as a supervisor at the new Government museum in Jerusalem.
Excluding honorary appointments, no more than 225 Members shall be appointed in any calendar year.
Justices are an honorary appointment, and so are not paid for their service to the courts.
He has also had a number of visiting and honorary appointments.
Many are honorary appointments or employed part-time by the council.
He also holds honorary appointments and rank in the Armed Services.
Excluding honorary appointments, no more than 25 Companions are appointed in any calendar year.