Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the Order support charitable causes?

A: Yes. We presently send annual financial support to “Instituto Tecnico Superior Salesiano Domingo Comin” in Ecuador. This is a Catholic body that trains children from the streets to become carpenters, plumbers, electricians etc. and good productive citizens.

Q: Where can I find a complete history of the Order?

A: A book titled “Sovereign Order of the Oak-A History” is in the Library of Congress and the British Library in London.

Q: A man by the name of Guy Stair Sainty slags the Order on his numerous web sites. Where can I find background on this man, or his qualifications? On his page “Almanach de la Cour” he states…….”The essays on this site are principally by Guy Stair Sainty, with some contributions by other scholars and specialists”…..thus by implication he is a scholar and a specialist, but in what? How can I contact him on his education, degrees in nobiiary law or genealogy? He does not reply to my inquiries.

A: The world is full of little men who gain pleasure from tearing down. We have known of this character for years. He has no degrees or education in nobiliary law, or genealogy.  We know who we are and our historical origins and we have the documentation to prove it.

Q: How does one become a Knight or Dame of the Order of the Oak.

A: By nomination of two existing Companions of the Order. One may also email the Chief of Staff to arrange an interview with Two Knights in your area on your qualifications and achievements.