FOUNDED by King Edward III in 1348, the Order of the Garter is the oldest national order of knighthood. A Garter Day, attended by the Royal Family, is held annually in June, with the 2023 ceremony … ...

Who is Black Rod? Black Rod is the Chief Lady Usher to the Sovereign and an officer of the Order of the Garter, a role spanning parliament and the Royal household that dates back to 1348.

Membership in the Order of the Garter is limited to the sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and 24 companions (Knights and Ladies).

Order of the Garter day returns this year on Monday June 19 and it's set to be another exciting day in the royal diary showcasing the Royal Family at its best.

The Princess of Wales was seen smiling and joking with other royals during the Order of the Garter service a year after missing the event while receiving cancer treatment. Catherine appeared to be ...

On Monday, Kate Middleton attended the Order of the Garter service in a white lace Self-Portrait dress and pearl necklace.

Kate Middleton attended the 2023 Order of the Garter Service on June 19 at Windsor Castle wearing an Alessandra Rich design.

At the state banquet at Buckingham Palace this evening, Emperor Naruhito wore the Garter Star for the first time—signifying his appointment to the Order of the Garter, which was made today by ...

Garter Day 2024 will see two new people welcomed into the historic Order of the Garter. What is it and how are members selected?