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The Order can also include supernumerary members (members of the British royal family and foreign monarchs), known as "Royal" and "Stranger" Knights and Ladies (Companion), respectively. The Sovereign alone grants membership to the Order, meaning that ministerial advice is not sought.
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 insignia of a knight/lady companion of the Order of the Garter. The Garter is worn on ceremonial occasions around the left calf [d] by knights and around the left arm by ladies, and is depicted on several insignia. The Garter is a buckled dark-blue (originally light-blue) velvet strap, and bears the motto in gold letters.
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The Queen has been pictured with the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to mark the Order of the Garter service. ... first time having been appointed a Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter.
The annual service commemorating the country’s oldest and most senior order of chivalry marks the start of a busy period for the King and Queen.
Royal Lady Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter; Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order; Dame of Justice of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem; Member of the Royal Family Order of Charles III; Member of the Royal Family Order of Elizabeth II; Recipient of the Service Medal of the Order of St John
The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain. ... Duchess of Gloucester was made Royal Lady of the Most Noble of the Garter. Duchess Sophie Wore a Chic ...