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Every Photo of Queen Elizabeth, Prince William, and More Royals at the Order of the Garter Ceremony

The House of Windsor donned their ceremonial robes to celebrate Garter Day.

by CHLOE FOUSSIANES

JUN 17, 2019

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The Order of the Garter dates back nearly seven centuries. Even when King Edward III founded the Order, he was inspired by King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table—then, already ancient history.

These days, the Order has changed a bit to fit the modern monarchy. Whereas only blue-blooded men were once allowed to be knights, women and non-aristocrats are now among the Order's ranks. Of course, on the annual Garter Day celebration at Windsor Castle, the royal family is still front and center, lead by Queen Elizabeth.

Here, see photos of the Queen, Princes William, Charles, Andrew, and Edward, and Princess Anne in ceremonial dress at the Order of the Garter ceremony.

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Queen Elizabeth poses with Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia, after the king was invested as a Supernumerary Knight of the Garter.

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After being invested as a Supernumerary Knight of the Garter, the Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander stands with his wife, Queen Maxima, and Queen Elizabeth.

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Household Cavalry guards march before the Order of the Garter ceremony.

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Crowds enjoy the Household Cavalry's performance.

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Members of the Order of the Garter arrive at St. George's Chapel, the chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

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Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Spain's King Felipe, and the Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander process towards the chapel.

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Prince William and Prince Charles don their Order of the Garter robes for the occasion.

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Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Spain's Queen Letizia, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, the Netherlands' Queen Maxima, and Kate Middleton enjoy the parade.

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Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth speak as they leave the ceremony.

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Queen Maxima and Kate Middleton depart the chapel together.

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Guests leave the chapel after the ceremony; Queen Elizabeth's robes are carried down the stars by some helpful attendants.

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Queen Elizabeth smiles, as she leaves the Order of the Garter ceremony in a carriage.

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Kate Middleton and Prince William share a carriage with Queen Letizia and King Felipe.

CHLOE FOUSSIANES News WriterChloe is a News Writer for Townandcountrymag.com, where she covers royal news, from the latest additions to Meghan Markle’s staff to Queen Elizabeth’s monochrome fashions; she also writes about culture, often dissecting TV shows like The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and Killing Eve.
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