Ceremonial procession on "Garter Day" - MIA is Kate once more
Royal Spectacle at Ascot, Equestrian Event, Meeting with Japan's Imperial Family - and amidst the excitement, England's ancient order fetes. The royal clan makes multiple public appearances in quick succession. The monarch and queen attend the Order of the Garter ceremony in full attire. Meanwhile, Prince William is spotted sans his spouse.
The British royal household, along with other notable figures, graced the annual Order of the Garter ceremony, commonly known as "Garter Day", in Windsor. Dressed in feathered hats and robes, King Charles III., Queen Camilla, Prince William, and other Order members marched gravely through the Windsor Castle courtyard.
The "Garter Day" is traditionally accompanied by a service in St. George's Chapel in Windsor. Notable attendees included former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and John Major, as well as Music Sensation Andrew Lloyd Webber, who were inducted into the Order for their accomplishments.
Princess Kate, who had made a comeback to public life over the weekend despite undergoing chemotherapy for the King's birthday parade "Trooping the Colour", was conspicuously absent. Also missing was Prince Andrew, who had to retreat from public engagements due to his connection to the Jeffrey Epstein debacle of sexual misconduct.
For King Charles and Queen Camilla, the agenda remains packed. They are scheduled to attend the forthcoming Ascot horse race and welcome the Japanese imperial family for a state visit in the near future.
The Order of the Garter, established by King Edward III in 1348, is the highest knightly order in the UK. It was probably inspired by the tales of King Arthur and the Round Table. TheOrder derived its peculiar name from a garter that Edward III's beloved lost during a dance. According to folklore, the King tied it around his leg. As per legend, he uttered, "Honi soit qui mal y pense" (May shame be upon him who thinks ill of it) - still the Order's motto.
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Despite Prince William's absence at the Order of the Garter ceremony, his wife, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, was notably missing as well. The "Garter Day" celebration continued with the arrival of Queen Consort Camilla, who served as the Queen Consort alongside King Charles III. In the upcoming entertainment event at Ascot, Princess Catherine and Prince William are expected to make an appearance together.
