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Windsor Celebrates Order Of The Garter Ceremony

Her Majesty The Queen has been joined by members of the Royal Family for the annual Order of the Garter service.
 
Recipients of the honour are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally.
 
The appointment of Knights of the Garter is the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers.
 
The patron saint of the Order is St George (patron saint of soldiers and also of England) and the spiritual home of the Order is St George's Chapel, Windsor.

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