LIVE Garter Day 2026: Royals gather at Windsor for one of monarchy's oldest traditions
Members of the royal family arrive at St George's Chapel in Windsor for the annual Garter Day procession and service, marking one of the monarchy's oldest and most ceremonial traditions.
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What we know so far
King Charles and Queen Camilla lead the procession from Windsor Castle
Three new Knights Companions to be installed in a private investiture beforehand
Annual ceremony marks one of the oldest traditions in British royal life
Members of the royal family join the King and Queen on foot for the procession
Princess Anne and Prince William share sweet moment suited up in Garter robes
Princess Anne and Prince William joined the Order of the Garter procession at Windsor Castle today, dressed in the official velvet robes as they greeted crowds gathered for the occasion. Meanwhile, the Princess Royal's husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, watched from the Galilee Porch alongside the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh, with the group chatting with clergy on arrival.
Duchess Sophie and Princess Anne share a smiling exit from Garter Day
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was all smiles as she waved to the crowds while departing St George's Chapel alongside Princess Anne, Princess Royal, following the 2026 Order of the Garter Service at Windsor Castle.
Princess Kate and Prince William step out together as Garter Day comes to a close
Princess of Wales, and Prince William were pictured departing St George's Chapel together following the 2026 Order of the Garter Service at Windsor Castle, wrapping up another appearance at one of the royal family's oldest annual traditions.
King Charles and Queen Camilla share a smile as they depart
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were all smiles as they departed St George's Chapel following the 2026 Order of the Garter Service at Windsor Castle, bringing another year's ceremony, one of the oldest traditions on the royal calendar, to a close.
Princess of Wales can't hide her affection as Prince William walks past
Princess Kate was seen sharing a warm smile as Prince William walked past during the 2026 Order of the Garter Service at Windsor Castle. Britain's oldest chivalric Order was established by King Edward III and includes the King, Queen, members of the royal family, and up to 24 companions, individuals personally chosen by the sovereign for their public service or contributions to national life.
Duchess Sophie's look has a familiar designer signature
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, joined the Princess of Wales and other senior royals for the Order of the Garter ceremony at Windsor Castle on Monday. For the occasion, Sophie arrived at St George's Chapel in a bias-cut, floral-print Italian silk dress by Suzannah London, one of her go-to designers for royal engagements.
Prince William and King Charles' robes have a 700-year-old story behind them
Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla and other senior royals donned the traditional blue velvet robes and ostrich feather-plumed hats for today's Order of the Garter ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1348. The Order's origins trace back to King Edward III, who was so taken with the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table that he created his own band of honorable knights.
Princess Kate embraces summer's biggest color trend
After channeling Princess Diana in a Catherine Walker coat dress at Trooping the Color over the weekend, the Princess of Wales switched things up for the Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle, stepping out in a butter yellow brocade coat dress with a matching wide-brimmed hat and neutral pumps. The custom piece was designed by Patrick McDowell, with fabric specially woven for the princess by Stephen Walters & Sons in Suffolk, a nod to her ongoing support of British textile makers.
King Charles and Queen Camilla lead the Garter Day procession
King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at St George's Chapel to lead this year's Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle. The King and Queen will lead members of the royal family on foot from Windsor Castle to St George's Chapel for the annual ceremony, with three new Knights Companions set to be installed during a private investiture in the Garter Throne Room beforehand.
The Prince of Wales joined fellow members of the Order of the Garter for the annual service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, today. He has been a Royal Knight Companion of the Order since 2008, when he made history as the 1,000th knight to be entered into the Order's register since its founding in 1348, a milestone that places him among an exclusive lineage of British chivalry stretching back nearly 700 years.
Princess of Wales and Duchess Sophie arrive together
Princess Kate and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, arrived together for the annual Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle today, continuing their long-standing reputation as close allies within the royal family.
Princess Kate marks a milestone with a special jewelry choice
The Princess of Wales arrived in Windsor today for her 10th Garter Day appearance, marking the occasion with a meaningful jewelry choice, the same earrings she wore on her wedding day. The Princess of Wales joined senior royals to watch the Order of the Garter procession, one of the most visually striking events on the royal calendar.
The Order of the Garter, founded in the 14th century, is the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain, traditionally reserved for the monarch, the Prince of Wales, and a select group of knights and ladies chosen for their public service.
Garter Day, held every June, sees members process in their iconic blue velvet robes and plumed hats from Windsor Castle to St George's Chapel for a service of thanksgiving, the same chapel where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle married in 2018. Each knight is required to display a banner of their arms in the chapel, along with a helmet, crest, sword, and enameled stallplate, markers that remain even after death as part of one of the world's finest heraldic collections.
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