Members of the British royal family and distinguished guests gathered today at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, for the annual Garter Service. This service, which celebrates The Order of the Garter (the highest order of chivalry and one of the most prestigious honours in the United Kingdom awarded at the Sovereign’s pleasure as a personal gift) dates back to 1348 and remains a highlight on the royal calendar each year. Current members include the King and Queen, Prince of Wales, Princess Royal, Duke of Edinburgh, and Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, who all attended in Garter robes with the Order’s distinctive black velvet hat with ostrich feather plume.
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The Duchess of Edinburgh repeated a hat described by its milliner as, “A bespoke hand dyed, two tone style disc, trimmed with bows.” The pink window pane sinamay brim extension on this saucer gives such lightness and lift to the design, as does its pairing with this floral dress.
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Designer: Bespoke “Artemese” design by Jane Taylor. Zimmerman dress.
Previously Worn: May 3, 2023; June 2, 2022
The Duchess of Gloucester became a Garter member today and her children were on hand for the service. Lady Davina wore a deep blue velvet headband.
Lady Rose Gilman repeated a red sinamay button percher with feather trim.
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Previously Worn: May 18, 2019; June 17, 2017
The Duchess of Gloucester became a Garter member today and her children were on hand for the service. Lady Davina wore a deep blue velvet headband.
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For the second day of racing today, the Duke of Gloucester repeated a grey felt top hat while the Duchess repeated the pale oyster pinokpok circle bandeau she first wore last weekend for Trooping the Colour. Photos today show a veil over the open crown of this headpiece, a feature that makes it look like a modern snood.
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