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First Garter service for 23

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First Garter service for 23 years takes place with colourful ceremonial 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, the scene as the procession left St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle._x000D_ 14 June 1937
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First Garter service for 23 years takes place with colourful ceremonial 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, the scene as the procession left St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
_x000D_ 14 June 1937.

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