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Since the Order of the Garter is the senior order of the United Kingdom, a member will wear its star above the others (up to three) that they hold. [39] There are examples in the Royal Collection of the stars of foreign orders given to George V surrounded with the Garter, e.g. the Prussian Order of the Black Eagle given to George V when Prince ...
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). Its membership is extremely limited, consisting of the Sovereign, the Prince of Wales —both being members ex officio and gaining membership upon acceding to one of the titles ...
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.
The Order of the Garter, which is the oldest and highest British order of chivalry, was founded in 1348 by Edward III. The Order consists of the reigning monarch, who is Sovereign of the Order, the Prince of Wales, and up to 24 Knights Companion, plus any honorary members from the British royal family or foreign monarchies.
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When the Order of the Garter was founded in 1348 at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle by Edward III of England, three officers were initially appointed to serve them: the Prelate, the Register and the Usher.
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This is a category listing, which serves as an index of existing Wikipedia articles about recipients of the Order of the Garter. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all recipients. The main article for this category is Chancellor of the Order of the Garter .