Princess Kate, King Charles and Queen Camilla Make Surprise Garter Day Appearance

The British royal family gathered at Windsor Castle on Monday for the annual Order of the Garter ceremony, with Princess Kate joining King Charles and Queen Camilla for an unannounced appearance at the event.

Known as Garter Day, the occasion is a major fixture in the royal calendar. Held each June at Windsor Castle, it celebrates the Order of the Garter, Britain’s oldest and most senior order of chivalry, founded by King Edward III in 1348.

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While King Charles, Prince William and other members of the order wore the traditional blue velvet robes and feathered hats associated with the centuries-old ceremony, Princess Kate was among the most closely watched attendees. Her attendance had not been announced in advance, and she joined other senior royals at Windsor for the event.

Kate watched the procession led by the King. Although she is not a member of the Order of the Garter, she was attending the ceremony for the tenth time.

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For this year’s event, the Princess of Wales wore a custom butter-yellow coat dress by British designer Patrick McDowell. The outfit was created using silk damask woven by textile manufacturer Stephen Walters & Sons. She completed the look with a wide-brimmed hat, neutral accessories and the diamond earrings she wore on her wedding day to Prince William in 2011.

King Charles and Queen Camilla joined other senior royals throughout the day following last week’s Trooping the Colour celebrations. The monarch took part in the traditional procession of Knights and Ladies of the Garter before attending the service at St George’s Chapel.

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The Order of the Garter is Britain’s oldest and most senior order of chivalry. Membership is limited and granted solely by the monarch in recognition of public service and contributions to national life. Alongside members of the royal family, figures from public life and several international royals attended this year’s ceremony.

The appearance marked another public engagement for Princess Kate as she continues a gradual return to royal duties. She joined King Charles and Queen Camilla at the annual ceremony held at Windsor Castle, one of the most established traditions in the royal calendar.