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The Mantle Of The Order Of The Garter

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 chosen for their contributions to society. The Sovereign personally chooses the knights. The patron saint of the Order is Saint…
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King Charles III

What is the Order of the Garter?

King Charles will preside over his first investiture ceremony for the Order of the Garter this June. It is the oldest chivalric order in Great Britain.  King Edward III founded the Most Noble Order of the Garter. It was officially founded in 1348 but may date back to…
King Charles III

The King's new title is about to put him centre stage ahead of major royal event

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 Sovereign of the Order of the Garter. The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain.
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The Homage and its role in the Coronation

Historically the homage part of the Coronation has involved Archbishops, royal blood princes and senior peers. King Charles III has decided to have the homage be more inclusive and one homage, more limited. The first homage is at the beginning of the service known as…
British Royals

The Duchess of Cornwall takes her place as a Royal Lady of the Garter

The Duchess of Cornwall has been installed as a Royal Lady of the Garter. The Duchess took her place in the chivalric order at the annual ceremony held at Windsor Castle. On June 13 2022, Camilla joined the procession of knights and ladies for the first time, dressed in the traditional velvet robes with plumed hat. Pinned to her cape was the Star of the Order of the Garter. Stephen Lock…
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Princess Akiko of Japan appointed patron of Japan-British Society

Princess Akiko of Japan has become patron of the Japan-British Society, the Japanese Imperial Household and the press office for the Society have announced.  The Princess attended a Bansan party hosted by the organisation, and on that occasion, she was asked by the Society to become their patron.  The Japan-British Society had been without an imperial patron since 2012 when Prince Tomohito…
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