Warrant from George III (per Robert Quame) to Prince William, appointing him a Knight of the Order of the Thistle.

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George R. George the Third by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith etca, Sovereign of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle to Our Dearly Beloved Son Prince William Henry We do by these Presents nominate and appoint You to be One of the twelve Knights Brethren of the said Most Antient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, ordaining You to have and enjoy all Honours, Dignities, Powers and Privileges of whatsoever Nature formerly and now pertaining and belonging, or that hereafter shall be known to pertain and belong to One of the Knights Brethren of the said Most Noble Order according to the Antient Custom and to the Statutes and Orders already made and appointed, or hereafter to be made and appointed by Us or any of Our Royal Successors undoubted Sovereigns of the same. Giving and Granting hereby to you full Power and Authority We dispensing with your taking the Oath of One of the Knights Brethren contained in Our said Statutes to carry and wear the Ribbon, Medals, Badges, Collar and all other Ornaments whatsoever now belonging or that hereafter shall happen to pertain to the said Most Noble Order at the respective times and upon the several occasions already appointed or that hereafter shall be by Us or Our Royal Successors aforesaid appointed for that Effect. Dispensing with the Formalities and Solemnities of Your Installment during Our Pleasure or till there shall be a convenient opportunity for Us Our Commisssioner his Meeting with you and the rest of [[catchword]] the [[/catchword]]