List of knights and ladies of the Garter information
The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III of England in 1348. Dates shown are of nomination or installation; coloured rows indicate sovereigns, princes of Wales, medieval ladies, modern royal knights and ladies, and stranger knights and ladies, none of whom counts toward the 24-member limit.
Founders ·
Edward III ·
Richard II
Henry IV ·
Henry V ·
Henry VI (1st) ·
Edward IV (1st)
Henry VI (2nd) ·
Edward IV (2nd) ·
Edward V ·
Richard III
Henry VII ·
Henry VIII ·
Edward VI ·
Mary I ·
Elizabeth I
James I ·
Charles I ·
Charles II ·
James II ·
William III and Mary II ·
William III ·
Anne
George I ·
George II ·
George III
(The Regency) ·
George IV ·
William IV ·
Victoria
Edward VII ·
George V ·
Edward VIII ·
George VI ·
Elizabeth II ·
Charles III
See also ·
References ·
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