Order of the Garter ceremony, held in June at Windsor Castle, is one of the many high points in the royal summer season, giving us a chance to see a display of pomp and pageantry as the British royals gather to celebrate the 700-year-old tradition. Though she has only appeared at the occasion five times in the past decade, one of our favourites to spot at the Windsor Castle proceedings has been Kate Middleton, whose husband, Prince William, became a knight of the order in 2008.Kate is currently on maternity leave and wasn't on hand for the 2018 ceremony – but scroll through to see all the times the Duchess of Cambridge has attended Garter Day with Queen Elizabeth II, including her first-ever appearance as William's girlfriend a decade ago.2016The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a bold red dress and coat by Princess Diana fave Catherine Walker as she stepped out for the ceremony on June 13, 2016. The royal accessorised with a matching hat by Lock & Co, and carried a clutch by Alexander McQueen.Photo: Matt Dunham/WPA Pool/Getty Images
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