King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the Order of the Garter ceremony at Windsor. New members like Lord Lloyd-Webber were inducted into the prestigious chivalric order. Prince Andrew was absent, and the event enjoyed warm sunshine despite prior bad weather.
King Charles and Queen Camilla participated in the Order of the Garter ceremony, one of the most prestigious chivalric events in the UK, held at Windsor.
The event, dating back almost 700 years, featured the royals and other dignitaries in elaborate velvet robes and white ostrich feather plumes.
New members inducted included Lord Lloyd-Webber, composer of notable musicals like Cats and Phantom of the Opera.
Also inducted were the Duchess of Gloucester, Air Chief Marshal Lord Peach, and Lord Kakkar, former chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Prince Andrew did not participate, while the Princess of Wales was absent due to chemotherapy.
Despite previous torrential rain, Windsor enjoyed warm sunshine for the event.
Notable attendees included
Prince William, former Prime Ministers Sir Tony Blair and Sir John Major, Baroness Amos, and Lord Patten.