All the Royal Family Members in the Order of the Garter: King Charles III, Prince William and More

Julia Teti
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On Monday, members of the British royal family came together to celebrate the Order of the Garter, a tradition that has hundreds of years of history. Established in the 1300s by King Edward III, the Order of the Garter includes the reigning monarch, the Prince of Wales and two dozen knights and ladies.

The appointments are wholly based on the monarch’s decision, and include more than just members of the British royal family and international royals. Among the 2024 appointees, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer behind musicals “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats,” and more, will join the Order of the Garter.

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Ahead see the members of the British royal family who hold this distinguished title.

King Charles III

Queen Camilla and King Charles III depart the Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle on June 17, 2024 in Windsor, England. The Order of the Garter, Britain's oldest chivalric order established by Edward III, includes The King, Queen, Royal Family members, and up to 24 companions honoured for their public service. Companions of the Garter are chosen personally by the Sovereign to honour those who have held public office, who have contributed in a particular way to national life or who have served the Sovereign personally. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Queen Camilla and King Charles III at Monday’s service.

When Queen Elizabeth II was still queen, she appointed then-Prince Charles as a member of the Order of the Garter. He officially joined the ranks in 1968 when he was just 20 years old. Now, as sovereign, King Charles may appoint members of the Order of the Garter himself.

Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and her husband Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh wave at the crowds after attending the Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle on June 17, 2024 in Windsor, England. The Order of the Garter, Britain's oldest chivalric order established by Edward III, includes The King, Queen, Royal Family members, and up to 24 companions honoured for their public service. Companions of the Garter are chosen personally by the Sovereign to honour those who have held public office, who have contributed in a particular way to national life or who have served the Sovereign personally. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and her husband Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh at Monday’s service.

Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II’s youngest son, was appointed to the Order of the Garter in 2006. Seated next to him at the 2024 festivities was his wife Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.

Princess Anne

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Anne, Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence depart the Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle on June 17, 2024 in Windsor, England. The Order of the Garter, Britain's oldest chivalric order established by Edward III, includes The King, Queen, Royal Family members, and up to 24 companions honoured for their public service. Companions of the Garter are chosen personally by the Sovereign to honour those who have held public office, who have contributed in a particular way to national life or who have served the Sovereign personally. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Anne, Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence at Monday’s service.

In 1994, Princess Anne was appointed as a member of the Order of the Garter. Unlike other appointees, Princess Anne requested to be installed as a knight rather than a lady of the Order of the Garter.

Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester depart the Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle on June 17, 2024 in Windsor, England. The Order of the Garter, Britain's oldest chivalric order established by Edward III, includes The King, Queen, Royal Family members, and up to 24 companions honoured for their public service. Companions of the Garter are chosen personally by the Sovereign to honour those who have held public office, who have contributed in a particular way to national life or who have served the Sovereign personally. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester at Monday’s service.

A first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, was appointed to the Order of the Garter in 1997. His wife, Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, was appointed to the Order of the Garter in 2024.

Princess Alexandra

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Britain's Princess Alexandra (C) and Britain's Prince Edward, Duke of Kent (R) arrive to attend the Most Noble Order of the Garter Ceremony at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on June 18, 2018 in Windsor, England. The Order of the Garter is the senior and oldest British Order of Chivalry, founded by Edward III in 1348. The Garter ceremonial dates from 1948, when formal installation was revived by King George VI for the first time since 1805. (Photo by Ben Stansall-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Britain’s Princess Alexandra (C) and Britain’s Prince Edward, Duke of Kent (R) in June 2018.

Princess Alexandra, a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, was appointed to the Order of the Garter in 2003. She is also known in the royal family as the Honourable Lady Ogilvy.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York

LONDON - JUNE 17: Prince Andrew, Duke of York joins members of the royal family and Knights Garter for the annual service in the annual Garter Ceremony at Windsor Castle on June 17, 2013 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Will Oliver - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince Andrew, Duke of York in June 2013.

Prince Andrew was appointed to the Order of the Garter in 2006, alongside his younger brother Prince Edward. Prince Andrew missed the 2022 and 2023 ceremonies following allegations of sexual abuse and his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent

WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 17: Prince Edward, Duke of Kent attends the Order Of The Garter Service at St George's Chapel on June 17, 2013 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack - WPA-Pool/Getty Images)
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent in June 2013.

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent is a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II. He was appointed to the Order of the Garter in 1985.

Prince William

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Prince William, Prince of Wales attends the Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle on June 17, 2024 in Windsor, England. The Order of the Garter, Britain's oldest chivalric order established by Edward III, includes The King, Queen, Royal Family members, and up to 24 companions honoured for their public service. Companions of the Garter are chosen personally by the Sovereign to honour those who have held public office, who have contributed in a particular way to national life or who have served the Sovereign personally. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince William, Prince of Wales at Monday’s service.

Prince William, a grandson of Queen Elizabeth II and the future monarch, was appointed to the Order of the Garter in 2008 by his late grandmother.

Queen Camilla

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Queen Camilla attends the Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle on June 17, 2024 in Windsor, England. The Order of the Garter, Britain's oldest chivalric order established by Edward III, includes The King, Queen, Royal Family members, and up to 24 companions honoured for their public service. Companions of the Garter are chosen personally by the Sovereign to honour those who have held public office, who have contributed in a particular way to national life or who have served the Sovereign personally. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Queen Camilla at Monday’s service.

Prior to her death in September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II named the future Queen Camilla a member of the Order of the Garter. The appointment was significant, as it is rare for a person who marries into the royal family to be named into the order unless they are the sovereign’s spouse at the time of appointment.

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