Order of the Garter

noun

1. the highest order of British knighthood, instituted by Edward III about 1348.

Order of the Garter

noun

1. Also called: the Garter. the highest order of English knighthood, open to women since 1987. It consists of the sovereign, 24 knight companions, and extra members created by statute See also Order of the Thistle

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This announcement While Andrew will cease using his peerage and honors — including the Order of the Garter and Royal Victorian Order — he retains the title “Prince” by birthright as the son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

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On Friday, the prince announced that he was deciding to voluntarily hand back his titles and to give up membership of the Order of the Garter, the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain.

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And the guessing game about seeing him at the Order of the Garter parade won't happen again.

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He will no longer be called the Duke of York, which he was given when he got married in 1986, and has given up membership of the Order of the Garter.

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That now seems to have resulted in the prince deciding to voluntarily hand back his titles and to give up membership of the Order of the Garter, the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain.

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