King Charles is expected to attend the Garter Day service with Queen Camilla at St George’s Chapel in Windsor in a week’s time, Buckingham Palace confirmed today.
The service for the Order of the Garter on Monday, June 17 will see the installation of four new Companions of the Order including the Duchess of Gloucester.
Earlier in the day, there will also be a private investiture in the Garter Throne Room at the castle where the four new Companions will be invested. The other three are life peer Lord Kakkar, composer Lord Lloyd-Webber and Air Chief Marshal Lord Peach.
Palace officials said Charles, Camilla and other members of the Royal Family will leave the chapel by carriage following the service to return to Windsor Castle.
There has been no confirmation on whether Prince William will attend, but his wife Kate is highly unlikely to be there as she continues her treatment for cancer.
Charles and Camilla arrive at the Order Of The Garter Service in Windsor on June 19, 2023
Charles and Camilla at St George’s Chapel for the Order Of The Garter Service in June last year
The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain, established by King Edward III nearly 700 years ago.
The Order includes Charles, who is Sovereign of the Garter, Camilla, several Royal Family members and up to 24 companions chosen in recognition of their work.
Companions of the Garter are chosen personally by the Sovereign to honour those who have held public office, who have contributed in a particular way to national life or who have served the Sovereign personally.
The appointment of the Duchess of Gloucester, Lord Peach, Lord Kakkar and Lord Lloyd-Webber was announced on April 23.
William, Kate, Sophie and Edward after the Order Of The Garter Service on June 19, 2023
The Band of the Household Cavalry parade towards St George’s Chapel to attend the annual Order of the Garter Service at Windsor Castle on June 19, 2023