Kate Middleton’s unprecedented Garter Day move with Duchess Sophie after missing last year – best photos
The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh have stepped out to watch the annual Garter Day procession in Windsor. The King and Queen are leading the procession to St George’s Chapel for the service, along with the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal and the Duke of Edinburgh. It marks Kate’s return to the event after missing it due to cancer treatment last year, with the Princess wearing a stunning Self-Portrait seen just a few weeks ago for the VE Day concert. The royals in the procession wear the traditional white plumed hats and dark blue velvet robes. The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain, established by King Edward III nearly 700 years ago. The Order includes the King, who is sovereign of the Garter, the Queen, several members of the royal family, and up to 24 Companions. 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 …