CENTRAL CHANCERY OF
THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD

St. James’s Palace, London S.W.1

27th October 1998

The Queen has been graciously pleased to make the following promotion in, and appointment to the Royal Victorian Order:

(To be dated 21st October 1998)

To be a Knight Commander:

  Nigel Hamilton Nicholls, C.B.E. On retirement as Clerk of the Privy Council.

(To be dated 13th October 1998)

To be a Commander:

  Lieutenant General Sir Richard Maurice Hilton Vickers, K.C.B., L.V.O., O.B.E. On retirement as Gentleman Usher to The Queen.