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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. [38] 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.
The Order of the Garter is the most senior order of chivalry in Britain. It was in 1348 by King Edward III, who was inspired by the legend of King Arthur. Garter Day is celebrated each year in the ...
Today, Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester will make royal history when she joins the Order of the Garter. King Charles appointed the Duchess as a Royal Lady Companion, making her the first married-in ...
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.
Everything you need to know about the annual service, attended by the Royal Family.
Sir Richard FitzSimon, KG, depicted in the Bruges Garter Book, c.1430 Arms of FitzSimon: Argent, three inescutcheons gules. Sir Richard Fitz-Simon KG, of Pensthorpe, Bawsey, and Glosthorpe (in Bawsey), Norfolk, Letheringham, Suffolk, etc. was a founder member and 15th Knight of the Order of the Garter in 1348.