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List of current knights and ladies of the Garter
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The Most Noble Order of the Garter is a British order of chivalry. It is the world's oldest national order of knighthood in continuous existence and the pinnacle of the British honours system (after the Victoria Cross and George Cross). Its membership is extremely limited, consisting of the Sovereign, the Prince of Wales—both being members ex officio and gaining membership upon acceding to one of the titles if not already held—and not more than 24 full members known as Companions. Male members are known as Knights Companion, whilst female members are known as Ladies Companion. The Order can also include supernumerary members (members of the British royal family and foreign monarchs), known as "Royal" and "Stranger" Knights and Ladies (Companion), respectively. The Sovereign alone grants membership to the Order, meaning that ministerial advice is not sought.
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Sovereign
Royal Knights and Ladies (Companion)
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Stranger Knights and Ladies Companion
Knights and Ladies Companion
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Officers
- Prelate: Philip Mounstephen, Bishop of Winchester (ex officio, 2023)
- Chancellor: The Baroness Manningham-Buller LG, DCB (2024)
- Register:[2] Christopher Cocksworth, Dean of Windsor (ex officio, 2023)
- King of Arms: David White OStJ, Garter Principal King of Arms (ex officio, 2021)
- Secretary: Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Segrave (2024)
- Usher: Lieutenant General Ed Davis RM, CB, CBE, KStJ, Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod (ex officio, 2025)
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See also
- List of knights and ladies of the Garter (a list of all the members of the Order since its inception)
Notes
- The number shown in brackets is the individual's place in the wider order of appointment since the Order's inception.
- Vacant following the death of The Lord Boyce on 6 November 2022.
- Vacant following the death of Sir David Brewer on 28 May 2023.
- Vacant following the death of The Lord Morris of Aberavon on 5 June 2023.
- Vacant following the death of Sir Thomas Dunne on 6 January 2025.
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References
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