King Charles III: He attends Garter Day for the first time as a monarch

King Charles III
He attends Garter Day for the first time as a monarch

This order of knights looks back on almost 700 years of tradition: On today’s Garter Day (June 19), King Charles III. (74) attended the “Order Of The Garter” service at Windsor Castle for the first time as a monarch. The traditional service for members of the Order of the Garter always takes place on a Monday in June in St. George’s Chapel. The 24 members of the 1348 by the English King Edward III. (1312-1377) donated order wrap themselves in the traditional, remarkable costume of the Order of the Garter. Queen Camilla (75) accompanied her husband.

Princess Kate wows in polka-dot dress

In contrast to her husband, the English heir to the throne Prince William (40), this dress code did not apply to Princess Kate (41). She appeared in a polka dot dress with small dots, and combined it with a black fascinator with a white feather. Her white pearl earrings once belonged to William’s late mother, Princess Diana (1961-1997).

Prince William, meanwhile, took part in the procession and service at Windsor Castle in the traditional robes of the Order of the Garter. on pictures, the “Daily Mail” are availableyou can see how William arrives at St. George’s Chapel together with Princess Anne (72) and Prince Edward (59).

With the disgraced Prince Andrew (63), the fourth child of the late Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) did not take part in the ceremonial procession. The 63-year-old missed the day of honor of the “Order Of The Garter” for the second time in a row.

Also Tony Blair at Windsor Castle

Garter Day is a day of honor for members of the Order of the Garter. Anyone who has rendered outstanding service to the general public can become a member. Former Prime Ministers Tony Blair (70) and John Major (80) also attended the traditional procession at Windsor Castle on Monday – they too were dressed in the traditional robes of the Order of the Garter.

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