Order of the Garter

noun

1. the highest order of British knighthood, instituted by Edward III about 1348.

Order of the Garter

noun

1. the highest order of English knighthood, open to women since 1987. It consists of the sovereign, 24 knight companions, and extra members created by statute Also calledthe Garter See also Order of the Thistle

Example Sentences

The earliest known reference to "the Usher to the Order of the Garter" is in letters patent - a written order from a monarch granting an office, right or title to an individual - from 1361.

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In other carriages were Prince Andrew's daughter Princess Eugenie with her husband Jack Brooksbank and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, who on Monday was made a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter at a ceremony attended by the King and Queen.

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Meanwhile, the Duchess of Gloucester, a working royal at the age of 77, becomes a member of the oldest and most senior of the orders of chivalry, the Order of the Garter, which dates back to the 14th Century.

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Lord Lloyd-Webber, who composed music for last year's Coronation also becomes a member of the Order of the Garter - which is limited to 24 companions and is the personal gift of the monarch - along with Air Chief Marshal Lord Peach and Lord Kakkar, who has had a long career in medicine and public service.

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Sources have suggested that Prince William in particular had opposed Prince Andrew taking part in public parts of the annual Order of the Garter procession.

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