Less than two days after presiding over his first Sovereign’s Birthday Parade, it was time for King Charles III to participate in his first Garter ceremony as monarch.
The sun was shining, and the wind was blowing upon Windsor on Monday, 19th June, when the King, Queen and members of the Royal Family arrived at St George’s Chapel for the traditional service.
Many of the people in…
The order of the Garter is considered the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain. Created over 700 years ago by King Edward III, the Order was inspired by King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Today the 24 Knights of the Garter are men and women…
The King's new title is about to put him centre stage ahead of major royal event
6th June 2023
For years, King Charles III watched his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in a number of sovereign-specific roles. In her later years, he began to fill in as her public duties lessened. Now as monarch, His Majesty is about to take centre stage with one of his new titles, the…
The Duchess of Cornwall will make a royal debut as she is installed as a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. Her appointment was announced at the end of 2021.
The Most Noble Order of the Garter was established in 1348 by Edward III. Appointments to it are only made at the discretion of Her Majesty The Queen.
The Duchess will receive the Order during the Garter Day event at…
King Felipe VI of Spain will be installed as a Most Noble Order of the Garter on Garter Day, 17 June at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. His wife, Queen Letizia, will accompany him.
Both the King of Spain and the King of the Netherlands will be installed in St…
Every year in June, in the week of Royal Ascot, the Garter day service is held. This service and procession marks the installation of new members of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. This year the event is to be held on Monday 18th June.
The Most Noble Order of the Garter…
