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Royal family watches Garter procession at Windsor._x000D_ The King, as Sovereign of the order, with the Queen and Queen Mary walked into the colourful procession through Windsor Castle, when the first service of the Most Noble Order of the Garter to be over 23 years took place in St George's Chapel._x000D_ The most exclusive order of chivalry in the world. The order was founded by Edward III in 1348. It houses motto ' Honi soit qui mal y pense '(shame on him who thinks elevate). This remark was attributed to Edward III when he picked up Garter dropped by the Countess of Salisbury at a Court Ball. _x000D_ Photo shows, members of the Royal family walking to watch the procession. Left to right, the Princess Royal, Princess Margaret Rose, Princess Elizabeth, the Duchess of Gloucester._x000D_ Behind of Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, and the Duchess of Kent._x000D_ 14 June 1937
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Royal family watches Garter procession at Windsor.
_x000D_ The King, as Sovereign of the order, with the Queen and Queen Mary walked into the colourful procession through Windsor Castle, when the first service of the Most Noble Order of the Garter to be over 23 years took place in St George's Chapel.
_x000D_ The most exclusive order of chivalry in the world.
The order was founded by Edward III in 1348.
It houses motto ' Honi soit qui mal y pense '(shame on him who thinks elevate).
This remark was attributed to Edward III when he picked up Garter dropped by the Countess of Salisbury at a Court Ball.
_x000D_ Photo shows, members of the Royal family walking to watch the procession.
Left to right, the Princess Royal, Princess Margaret Rose, Princess Elizabeth, the Duchess of Gloucester.
_x000D_ Behind of Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, and the Duchess of Kent.
_x000D_ 14 June 1937.

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