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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 ...
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.
Pages in category "Order of the Garter" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Sir Walter Paveley KG (1319–1375) was an English knight from Kent, a Knight Founder of the Order of the Garter. He was the son of Sir Walter Paveley (d. 1327), a Kentish landholder, and Maud (1304 – c. 1366), daughter and heir of Sir Stephen Burghersh (d. 1310), the elder son of Robert Burghersh (d. 1306).
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 .
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.
Pages in category "Registers of the Order of the Garter" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .