Prince William, King Charles & other royals attended Garter Day, but Kate skipped

July 15, 2024

Monday was Garter Day in the UK, meaning the annual service for the Order of the Garter. Many of the senior royals are members of the Garter, plus some non-British royals, like King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Spain’s King Felipe. There are also just well-connected or extraordinary British people – like Andrew Lloyd Webber – who are Garter knights. Every year on Garter Day, the knights of the Garter gather in Windsor for a service at St George’s Chapel.

This year, Garter Day was attended by King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Anne and Prince Edward, all of them Garter knights or whatever. The Duchess of Edinburgh does not belong to the Order of the Garter, but she was still there to show her support for her husband. She spent most of her time with William though, because William went stag to the event. No Princess of Wales – she wasn’t scheduled to appear, so it’s not like her absence was a last-minute scandal or anything. She’s not a Garter lady-knight or anything, but like Sophie, she usually comes out to support her husband.

So what can we gather from the Garter Day photos? Sophie is really doing the most to cozy up to an angry egg. Edward and William really resemble each other these days. William is fine with hanging out with Edward & Sophie too, he rode in the carriage with them and he and Sophie spent more time together than Sophie and Ed. Camilla still looks like the cat who got the cream. Charles looked a bit perkier on Garter Day than at Trooping. William looked perkier too – it seems like Kate’s absence actually makes everything run smoother, huh? And I still kind of hate-respect how Camilla actually rocks the velvet cape and white plumage.

Photos courtesy of Avalon Red.

Britain’s Prince William, the Prince of Wales, and Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, arrive at the Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, June 17, 2024.,Image: 882372215, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Isabel Infantes / Avalon

A service for the Most Noble Order of the Garter was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Following the service, The King and Queen and Members of the Royal Family departed by carriage Picture: Arthur Edwards.Lord Lloyd Webber and Prince William and Prince Edwards the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester,Image: 882372470, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Arthur Edwards / Avalon

A service for the Most Noble Order of the Garter was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Following the service, The King and Queen and Members of the Royal Family departed by carriage Picture: Arthur Edwards.Lord Lloyd Webber and Prince William and Prince Edwards the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester,Image: 882372499, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Arthur Edwards / Avalon

Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive for the Order of the Garter service, which is held at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Monday, June 17, 2024. The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior British Order of Chivalry, established by King Edward III nearly 700 years ago. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool),Image: 882372629, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: Pool, *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Kirsty Wigglesworth / Avalon

Britain’s Prince William, the Prince of Wales, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, talk as they leave following the Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, June 17, 2024.,Image: 882391812, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Isabel Infantes / Avalon

Britain’s Prince William, the Prince of Wales, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, leave following the Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, June 17, 2024.,Image: 882391919, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Isabel Infantes / Avalon

Britain’s Prince William waves at the crowd as he rides in a carriage after attending the Order of the Garter service, which is held at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Monday, June 17, 2024. The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior British Order of Chivalry, established by King Edward III nearly 700 years ago. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool),Image: 882392260, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: Pool, *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Kirsty Wigglesworth / Avalon

NMA ROTA/ JONATHAN BUCKMASTER/DAILY EXPRESS KING CHARLES & THE QUEEN A service for the Most Noble Order of the Garter will held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, on Monday 17th June 2024. The installation of the new Companions of the Order will take place during this service. Following the service, The King and Queen and Members of the Royal Family depart ed by carriage to return to the Castle. Earlier in the day, there was a private Investiture in the Garter Throne Room, Windsor Castle, where The Duchess of Gloucester and three new Companions to the Order of the Garter were invested:,Image: 882392715, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Jonathan Buckmaster / Avalon

Prince William talks with Sophie Wessex on the steps of St George’s chapel in Windsor castle at the conclusion of the annual order of the knights garter ceremony. Photograph by Richard Pohle,Image: 882396945, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Richard Pohle / Avalon

Image Licensed to i-Images Picture Agency. 17/06/2024. Windsor , United Kingdom. Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh , leaving the Garter Day service at Windsor Castle,United Kingdom.,Image: 882397070, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: Licenced to i-Images Picture Agency. All Rights Reserved. UK copyright law applies to all print & online publications. i-Images space rates apply to all images. Magazines contact agency for fees before use. Images Single use only then repro fees apply. Info@i-images.co Tel: 07860204379, *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Stephen Lock / i-Images / Avalon

Image Licensed to i-Images Picture Agency. 17/06/2024. Windsor , United Kingdom. Prince William arriving for the Garter Day service at Windsor Castle,United Kingdom.,Image: 882397125, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: Licenced to i-Images Picture Agency. All Rights Reserved. UK copyright law applies to all print & online publications. i-Images space rates apply to all images. Magazines contact agency for fees before use. Images Single use only then repro fees apply. Info@i-images.co Tel: 07860204379, *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Stephen Lock / i-Images / Avalon

Camera Press Rota 04604297. King Charles and Queen Camilla attend the Garter Ceremony at Windsor Castle.,Image: 882411942, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: Camera Press Rota, *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: David Dyson / Avalon

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