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'''The Most Honourable Order of the Bath''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[order of chivalry]]. It was founded by [[George I of Great Britain|George I]], on 18 May 1725. The name comes from an old ceremony, first mentioned in 1128. In the ceremony, men participated in a [[vigil]] of [[fasting]], [[prayer]], and taking a bath. They did this on the day before they were made a [[knight]]. The [[ceremony]] was abolished in 1815.
'''The Most Honourable Order of the Bath''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[order of chivalry]]. It was founded by [[George I of Great Britain|George I]], on 18 May 1725. The name comes from an old ceremony, first mentioned in 1128. In the ceremony, men participated in a [[vigil]] of [[fasting]], [[prayer]], and taking a bath. They did this on the day before they were made a [[knight]]. The [[ceremony]] was abolished in 1815.
The Order is made up of the Sovereign (the [[British monarchy|British Sovereign]]), the Great Master (vacant since [[Charles III]] became King), and three classes of members: (Highest to lowest)
The Order is made up of the Sovereign (the [[British monarchy|British Sovereign]]), the Great Master ([[William, Prince of Wales|The Prince of Wales]] since 2024), and three classes of members: (Highest to lowest)
*''Knight'' or ''Dame Grand Cross'' (GCB)
*''Knight'' or ''Dame Grand Cross'' (GCB)