Order of the Garter
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The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England and is dedicated to the image and arms of St. George as England's patron saint. It is presently bestowed on recipients from British and other Commonwealth realms. After peerages (and after the Victoria Cross and George Cross), it is the pinnacle of the honours system in the United Kingdom. Membership in the order is limited to the Sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than twenty-four members, or Companions. The order also includes Supernumerary knights and ladies (e.g., members of the British Royal Family and foreign monarchs). Bestowing the honour has been described as one of the Monarch's few remaining truly personal, executive prerogatives.
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| Order of the Garter Order of the Garter www.royal.gov.uk/.../OrderoftheGarter.aspx - Web |
| St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle: Order of the... St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle: Order of the Garter www.stgeorges-windsor.org/.../the-order-of-the-garter.html - Web |
| List of historic occupants of Garter stalls List of historic occupants of Garter stalls www.heraldica.org/topics/orders/garterstalls.htm#earlier - Web |
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| List of the Knights of the Garter List of the Knights of the Garter www.heraldica.org/topics/orders/garterlist.htm - Web |
| BBC gallery: Order Of The Garter BBC gallery: Order Of The Garter www.bbc.co.uk/.../order_of_the_garter_2009_gallery.shtml - Web |
