Day 2 in London

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June 18th 2007

Published: June 18th 2007

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The Order of the Garter

Kelly, Camille, Diana and Jon

Day 2 in London

Europe » United Kingdom » England » London By The Martini s
June 18th 2007
Kelly Martin Today we were privileged to attend the Order of the Garter Ceremony at Windsor Castle. This is the oldest British Order of Chivalry and was started in 1348 by Edward III. The King or Queen has an Order of 25 knights and they are knighted into the Garter every year on this day. There is a royal procession from the Castle to the Chapel and then tea. The British do pageantry like no other place in the world. The event was truly amazing and there is no real way to describe the fantastic event but to see the pictures. We were feet away from The Queen, Prince Charles, Camilla (who does not walk down the procession because she is not a member of the Garter), Princess Ann, and even the former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. It was a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget.

Tomorrow we are off to opening day of Ascot! I can’t wait. Hats, hats and more hats…

Lots of love,
Kelly & Jon

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