Garter Day endures: Britain's oldest order and its modern royal ceremony

Garter Day celebrates The Most Noble Order of the Garter, the oldest British order of chivalry established in 1348, with 24 knights and lady companions honored for public service. The ceremony at St George's Chapel, Windsor, includes banners, insignia, and stalls, followed by a lunch in the Throne Room as new members are invested. The event blends centuries-old tradition with contemporary figures from royalty, politics, and public service, noting past members like Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher, while some royal members’ statuses have recently shifted.