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   The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348. The most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, it is decoration outranked in precedence only by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross.

   • Established: 1348; 675 years ago
   • Sovereign: Charles III

   • Status: Currently constituted

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   The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain. Each year, it is celebrated with a procession and service in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

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   What is the Most Noble Order of the Garter?

   • The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348. The most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, it is decoration outranked in precedence only by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross.

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   Who is the king in the Order of the Garter?

   • This year's event is the first time The King has taken part as Sovereign of ‘The Order of the Garter’. The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain, established by King Edward III nearly 700 years ago.

   The King's first Garter Day as Sovereign of ‘The Order of the Garter’

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   When was the Order of the Garter founded?

   • The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded in 1348, when King Edward III claimed the French throne. It’s worth noting, however, that the Complete Peerage, a comprehensive work on the aristocracy of the British Isles first published in 1887, states the order had knighted some members in 1344. Why is it Called The Order of the Garter?

   The Order of the Garter: Its History, Notable Knights, and Medals

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   Who were the first members of the Order of the Garter?

   • Its first two members were Edward III himself and his son, Edward the Black Prince and Prince of Wales. Alongside this pair were 24 knights, known as Companions of the Order of the Garter, all of whom had fought at the Battle of Crécy. Each member was granted the right to wear a dark blue garter as a symbol of their membership and new rank.

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   The Most Noble Order of the Garter, English order of knighthood founded by King Edward III in 1348, ranked as the highest British civil and military honour obtainable. Because the earliest records of the order were destroyed by fire, it is difficult for historians to be certain of its original.

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   The Order of the Garter was founded in 1348 and consists of 25 knights. Here is its history, notable characters, and the meaning of its insignia. Medieval Britain

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   May 23, 2018 · The Most Noble Order of the Garter is the highest order of knighthood in Britain and the most exclusive with traditionally only 24 knights as full members at any one time, along with the reigning monarch and the Prince of Wales.

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   Order of the Garter, English order of knighthood founded by Edward III in 1348 and considered the highest British honor. Legend holds that it was created after an incident in which Edward was dancing with the Countess of Salisbury, when one of her garters dropped to the floor.

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    Jun 19, 2023 · The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain, established by King Edward III nearly 700 years ago. Edward III was so inspired by tales of King Arthur and the chivalry of the Knights of the Round Table that he set up his own group of honourable knights.