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List of current knights and ladies of the Garter

List of current knights and ladies of the Garter

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The Most Noble Order of the Garter is a British order of chivalry. It is the world's oldest national order of knighthood in continuous existence and the pinnacle of the British honours system (after the Victoria Cross and George Cross). Its membership is extremely limited, consisting of the Sovereign, the Prince of Wales—both being members ex officio and gaining membership upon acceding to one of the titles if not already held—and not more than 24 full members known as Companions. Male members are known as Knights Companion, whilst female members are known as Ladies Companion. The Order can also include supernumerary members (members of the British Royal Family and foreign monarchs), known as "Royal" and "Stranger" Knights and Ladies (Companion), respectively. The Sovereign alone grants membership to the Order, meaning that ministerial advice is not sought.

Sovereign

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Royal Knights and Ladies (Companion)

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Stranger Knights and Ladies Companion

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Knights and Ladies Companion

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Officers

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Notes

  1. [N 1]
    The number shown in brackets is the individual's place in the wider order of appointment since the Order's inception.
  2. [N 2]
    Vacant following the death of Sir Timothy Colman on 9 September 2021.
  3. [N 3]
    Vacant following the death of The Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover on 14 January 2022.
  4. [N 4]
    Vacant following the death of The Lord Inge on 20 July 2022.
  5. [N 5]
    Vacant following the death of The Lord Boyce on 6 November 2022.
  6. [N 6]
    Vacant following the death of Sir David Brewer on 28 May 2023.
  7. [N 7]
    Vacant following the death of The Lord Morris of Aberavon on 5 June 2023.

References

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    Addressing the Royal Family - Debrett's at the Wayback Machine (archived 17 February 2017)
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    ""Every terrorist attack is an attack on every one of us": King of Spain pays tribute to Britain after Manchester and London atrocities - Mirror Online". Mirror.co.uk. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  3. [3]
    "The Register of the Order of the Garter". The Companion – magazine for the College of St George. No. 21. The Dean and Canons of Windsor. 13 June 2015. p. 12. Retrieved 23 April 2021 – via issuu.com.
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