There is some debate as to whether this is a dynastic order or an ancient chivalric institution recently revived. In my unlearned opinion I'll go with the former, if for no other reason than for brevity's sake; when asked, it's much easier to answer "dynastic order" than "ancient chivalric institution, originally founded as an order, subsequently revived by the dynastic successor of the founding authority." What a mouthful...
Our friend Fr. M once had lunch with the Grandmaster of the Order, and details a private conversation with the Duke that should leave any faithful Catholic pleased...
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