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One class order reserved to the King as head of State and sovereign grand master of the Royal orders, granted to the Crown Prince and other sovereigns or heads of State. In the past personalities like King Farouk of Egypt or King Albert I of Belgium were holders of this most prestigious order. ORDER OF THE FIDELITY (Urdhëri i Besës) Established 22.12.1926 Awarded for extraordinary achievements in every field and especially for eminent services rendered to the State, the Sovereign and the Royal family. Three classes : knight, officer, knight commander ; two dignities : grand-officer, grand-sash with star. The Order of the Fidelity is the highest distinction granted by the King of Albanians. The dignity of grand-sash with star is reserved to the King and the Queen of the Albanians and it can be accorded to the Crown Prince, heads of State and exceptionally high rank diplomats. The numerous clauses of Albanians bearers of the grand-sash dignity is fixed for 6. King Zog I an