Royal decree.

Meaning: This means that the order was issued by a king or queen. It's like saying, The knight's recognition was announced by royal decree.

Choice of Words: Royal is an adjective that means relating to or characteristic of a king or queen. Decree is a noun that means an official order issued by a legal authority. When you put them together, "Royal decree" means that the order was issued by a king or queen.

Alternative Expressions

King's order

Meaning: This is a rule or law that has been made by a king. It is like saying, This is the rule that the king has made.

Choice of Words: King means the male ruler of a country. Order means an instruction or a command. So, a king's order is an instruction or command that comes from the king.

Queen's command

Meaning: This is a rule or law that has been made by a queen. It is like saying, This is the rule that the queen has made.

Choice of Words: Queen means the female ruler of a country. Command means an order or instruction. So, a queen's command is an order or instruction that comes from the queen.

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