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The star, which is worn pinned to the left breast, was introduced in the 17th century by King Charles I and is a colourfully enamelled depiction of the heraldic shield of St George's Cross, encircled by the Garter, which is itself encircled by an eight-point silver badge. Each point is depicted as a cluster of rays, with the four points of the ...
The Most Noble Order of the Garter is a British order of chivalry.It is the world's oldest national order of knighthood in continuous existence and the pinnacle of the British honours system (after the Victoria Cross and George Cross).
The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III of England in 1348. Dates shown are of nomination or installation; coloured rows indicate sovereigns, princes of Wales, medieval ladies, modern royal knights and ladies, and stranger knights and ladies, none of whom counts toward the 24-member limit.
Garter Day is celebrated each year in the grounds of Windsor Castle with a procession led by the monarch and a service. The Order of the Garter is the most senior order of chivalry in Britain. It ...
Star and Garter is a 1942 American musical revue starring comedian Bobby Clark and produced by Mike Todd.The show, which opened at Broadway's Music Box Theatre on 24 June 1942, was a smash hit, closing on 4 December 1943 after 609 performances.
The Queen has been pictured with the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to mark the Order of the Garter service. The 96-year-old monarch, who was dressed in a silver white gown and her ...
The Royal Family Order of Elizabeth II depicts her in evening dress wearing the ribbon and star of the Order of the Garter. The miniature, painted on ivory (glass since 2017 [1]), is bordered by diamonds and surmounted by a Tudor Crown in diamonds and red enamel.
The Star and Garter was built in 1803 approximately 50 yards (46 metres) from its current position. [3] When Store Street/Bank Top/London Road railway station (the original names of Piccadilly station) was expanded with the addition of the connecting line to Oxford Road station in 1849, the Star and Garter was moved, brick by brick, onto its current site and reopened in 1877.