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Prince William, Knight of the Garter

by Maricar on June 17th, 2008

The Queen in full regalia of the Most Noble Order of the Garter

On June 16, 2008, Prince William was appointed a Royal Knight of the Garter, in recognition of his position as second in line to the British Throne. William is the 1000th person to receive the honor. Appointments to the order are by the Queen’s personal choice. The full regalia includes a blue garter, sash, robe or mantle and star.

The ceremony was held at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, with Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall in attendance. The position recognised his position within the Royal Family as second in line to The British Throne.

Earlier in the day, The Queen had officially presented Prince William in the Throne Room at Windsor Castle, wearing the order’s regalia.

Prince William joins other members of his family in the order: Prince Philip (1947), Prince Charles (1958), Princess Anne (1994), Prince Andrew (2006), Prince Edward (2006).

Two other Knights Companion, Lord Luce and Sir Thomas Dunne, filled the positions left by the deaths of former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath and the conqueror of Mount Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip waves to the crowds during the procession of the Most Noble Order of the Garter

Prince William arrives with his father, Prince Charles, and his uncles, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward

images used with permission from Newscom

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