Monday marked another momentous occasion for the royal family as King Charles led his first Garter Day service at St George's Chapel in Windsor.
Charles, 74, was joined by his wife, Queen Camilla, 75, as well as the Princess Royal, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
The royals walked in procession to the Chapel, and after the service, departed by carriages for their return journey to the Castle. See the King and Queen's arrival in the clip below...
The Princess of Wales, 41, and the Duchess of Edinburgh, 58, were pictured chatting and laughing animatedly as they arrived at the service.
© GettyKate looked stunning in a bespoke polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich featuring a high neckline, long sleeves and a cinched-in waist. She completed her look with a statement Philip Treacy hat and Princess Diana's Collingwood Pearl Drop Earrings.
Sophie, meanwhile, looked lovely in a floral A-line dress by Emilia Wickstead adorned with bright, magenta flowers. The Duchess teamed her stunning garment with a pink Jane Taylor headpiece, a clutch bag and pointed heels. Sublime!
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© GettyMonday also marked a special day for Prince Edward and Sophie, who marked their 24th wedding anniversary. The pair tied the knot at St George's Chapel in June 1999.
© GettyThe Duke of Kent, Princess Anne, the Duke of Gloucester, Princess Alexandra and the Duke of Edinburgh are members of the Garter.
Prince William made history when he was appointed in 2008 as he became the 1,000th Knight of the Garter.
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© GettyLast year, Camilla made her debut at the ceremony as a Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter.
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© GettyAnd while the Duke of York is a Knight of the Garter, like last year, Prince Andrew attended the lunch but not the ceremony.
Prince Andrew stepped down as a working member of the royal family in November 2019 following his controversial TV interview with BBC Newsnight. Meanwhile, in January 2022, the late Queen Elizabeth II stripped Andrew of his honorary military roles.
© GettyThe late Queen Elizabeth II's cousin, Princess Alexandra, 86, did not attend Monday's service "for her comfort".
© GettyDuring the service, the Baroness Ashton of Upholland GCMG was installed as a Lady Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and the Lord Patten of Barnes CH was be installed as a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
© GettyThe Garter service comes just two days after the King marked his first birthday parade, known as Trooping the Colour, in central London.
© GettyHe was joined by senior members of the royal family, including three of his grandchildren, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The parade ended with a spectacular military flypast as the royals watched from the Buckingham Palace balcony in front of the crowds down The Mall.
What is the Order of the Garter service?
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 The King, who is Sovereign of the Garter, the Queen, several members of the Royal Family, and 18 Knights or Ladies chosen in recognition of their work.
Knights 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.
© GettySupernumerary, or 'Stranger' Knights, are overseas monarchs appointed to the Order, and are in addition to the twenty-four knights or ladies.
King Felipe of Spain and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands were both installed as members of the Order at the Garter Day Service in 2019.
