Prince William Knighted

On June 16, 2008, Prince William of Wales was made a Royal Knight of the Garter during a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Queen Elizabeth II presided over the ceremony. Prince William's father, Prince Charles, his brother, Prince Harry and his girlfriend, Kate Middleton were also on hand for the observance.¹

Fast Facts

1. Ceremony held in St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle
2. Prince William is the 1000th Knight of the Garter¹
3. Prince William wore a black velvet hat with white ostrich plumes during ceremonial procession²
4. Order of the Garter established in 1348 by Edward III¹
5. Queen gave Prince William a blue garter, sash and robe as part of the ceremony³
6. Order membership awarded based on public service and achievement¹
7. Membership in the Order includes both royals and 24 non-royals¹
8. Prince William is second in line for the British throne
9. Prince Charles appointed to the Order in 1958²
10. Other notable members of the Order: Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Princess Anne and former British prime ministers John Major and Margaret Thatcher³

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