Duchess Kate and the Royals at the Order of the Ga... - Page 3

ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

adding to the synopsis above on the Order and its history:

The Order of the Garter is a a 700-year tradition founded by Edward III in 1348, and recognises contributions of great public service from those honoured - usually Lords and Ladies of the UK.

Although the Order has a limit of 24 members, excluding The Queen and Prince Charles, foreign royals have been given honorary 'Stranger Knight' status since 1813, with controversial recipients over the years including Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany before World War I.

Two official appointments made today are Lady Companion, Lady Mary Peters, and Knight Companion, Robert Gascoyne-Cecil the Marquess of Salisbury, who are both being invested with the Order's insignia by The Queen at Windsor Castle.

lmt · ‎05-19-2010

Sophie looks lovely!!

cherry · ‎03-09-2010

Honestly they all just look so pretty, it is hard to pick just one to admire

lmt · ‎05-19-2010

Following the service the Queen led British and European royals from St George's Chapel.

The Queen has such a beautiful smile!!

The Queen beamed as she waved to well-wishers from the back of an open-top carriage through Windsor Castle today

Witchy Woman · ‎03-15-2010

@lmt

Thanks for posting these lovely photos.

The ladies all look beautiful -- not sure how they navigate those sky-high heels, but I guess I did it in my day. Although, I don't think I wore anything over 4 inches. Many of those look at least 5!

There is one shot of the Queen's earrings ... round and full of sparkle! She always looks so happy at these occasions.

Yes, it's a lot of pomp, but I do enjoy seeing it just the same.

lmt · ‎05-19-2010

Maxima wore an outfit by Claes Iversen and a hat by Fabienne Delvigne.

A fan of bright colours, Maxima opted for something different today and donned head-to-toe blush for the Windsor event

Letizia was outfitted by Spanish brand Cherubina. She wore the label's Didi dress and Black Peony headband.

Letizia of Spain was typically chic in a black and white ensemble for the outing

Sophie wore a Suzannah dress and Jane Taylor hat.

Smiling Sophie Wessex at the Order of the Garter, Windsor

Sophie Countess of Wessex today

Kate wore a Catherine Walker coat and Lock & Co hat.

The Duchess of Cambridge brought out her favourite Lock & Co 'Lion Tamer' hat in Windsor

Camilla was dressed in an Anna Valentine coat and Philip Treacy hat.

bathina · ‎03-14-2010

@fthunt wrote:
Each time I see this display of privilege I'm so thankful I was born in the USA and not supporting this lavish group. No offense - but this is over the top.

This is their tradition- one that is over 700 years old. All countries, even our young country, have such celebrations and shows of pageantry. Same can be said for religious celebrations.

I admire and respect and am always eager to learn about traditions different from my own.

lmt · ‎05-19-2010

The Queen can name members of the Order of The Garter without any approval of ministers and recognises those who have carried out great service to the public

The Queen was escorted by her son Prince Charles, left, as she left St George's Chapel following the service this afternoon

The Queen of the Netherlands is known for her easy going nature and seemed relaxed as she left the chapel with Kate today. Also pictured (left-right): King Willem-Alexander, Sophie Wessex (just seen), Prince William, King Felipe of Spain

Queen Maxima accompanies her husband to their waiting carriage

Leaving the service, the Duchess of Cambridge spoke to her husband and Queen Letizia of Spain

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

WOW i just LOVE the entire outfit that queen maxima is wearing!

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