Dames of Malta are female members of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. The male counterparts of these Dames are the Knights of Malta. Prominent living Dames of Malta include: * Anne M. Burke * Bernadette Castro * Janne Haaland Matláry * Freda Payne * Sharon Rich * Karen Garver Santorum * Marianna, Dowager Viscountess Monckton of Brenchley, served as High Sheriff of Kent (1981–82); widow of Gilbert Walter Riversdale Monckton, 2nd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley * Patricia Mary, Lady Talbot of Malahide (née Riddell) * Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis * Princess Michael of Kent