Order of the Garter

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, center, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, right, chat as they watch their husband's pass by wearing lavish blue velvet robes and black velvet hats with white plumes, during the procession of The Most Noble Order of the Garter in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Paul Edwards, Pool)

Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge watches her husband pass by during the procession of The Most Noble Order of the Garter in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Paul Edwards, Pool)

Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, left, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, right, chat as they watch their husband's pass by wearing lavish blue velvet robes and black velvet hats with white plumes, during the procession of The Most Noble Order of the Garter in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Paul Edwards, Pool)

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, center, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, right, chat as they watch their husband's pass by wearing lavish blue velvet robes and black velvet hats with white plumes, during the procession of The Most Noble Order of the Garter in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Paul Edwards, Pool)

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, center, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, right, chat as they watch their husband's pass by wearing lavish blue velvet robes and black velvet hats with white plumes, during the procession of The Most Noble Order of the Garter in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Paul Edwards, Pool)

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, center, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, right, chat as they watch their husband's pass by wearing lavish blue velvet robes and black velvet hats with white plumes, during the procession of The Most Noble Order of the Garter in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Paul Edwards, Pool)

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, right, walk in the grounds of Windsor Castle to attend the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Gareth Cattermole, Pool)

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip right, walk in the grounds of Windsor Castle to attend the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Gareth Cattermole, Pool)

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip right, walk in the grounds of Windsor Castle to attend the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Gareth Cattermole, Pool)

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip right, walk in the grounds of Windsor Castle to attend the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Gareth Cattermole, Pool)

Queen Elizabeth II, center, walks from Windsor Castle to King George VI chapel for the Order of the Garter ceremony in Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Steve Parsons, Pool)

Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge leaves the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Paul Hackett, Pool)

Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Paul Hackett, Pool)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers (AP Photo/Gareth Cattermole, Pool)

Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, center,flanked by Prince William, left, and Prince Charles leave St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012 after the annual Order of the Garter Service. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Murray Sanders, Pool)

Britain's Prince Charles attends the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo//Paul Hackett, Pool)

Britain's Prince William attends the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo//Paul Edwards, Pool)

Prince William, left, and Prince Charles attend the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Paul Edwards, Pool)

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave the King George VI chapel after attending the Order of the Garter ceremony in Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Steve Parsons, Pool)