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The INSIGNIA of the Order of the Garter are -- The _Garter_ itself, of a light blue originally, now of a dark blue, with border, buckle, and pendant of gold.
The Handbook to English Heraldry Charles Boutell 1844
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As I understand it, The Most Noble Order of the Garter is a pretty big deal in the United Kingdom, as is evident by the fancy dress worn by Queen Elizabeth and her grandson Prince William:
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Why Her Majesty hasn't made him a Knight of the Garter is a mystery that not even Colin Dexter can solve.
Azed: a giant among crosswords Francis Wheen 2010
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As I understand it, The Most Noble Order of the Garter is a pretty big deal in the United Kingdom, as is evident by the fancy dress worn by Queen Elizabeth and her grandson Prince William:
Pink is the New Blog | Everybody's Business Is My Business » 2010 » June » 14 2010
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In the same year, 1474, that Duke Federico received the Order of the Garter from the king of England, William Caxton's Playe of the Chesse, the second book mechanically printed in English, was dedicated to Prince George, the king's eldest brother.
Architecture and Memory: The Renaissance Studioli of Federico da Montefeltro 2008
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Reformation it was under the protection of the kings of England, and the emblem of the order of the Garter is still to be seen among its decorations.
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Yet the variety is fascinating, and trickles all the way down to that nutty but lovable minor royal Princess Marie Louise, who thought “true blue” originated when the color of the ribbon of the Order of the Garter was altered from light to dark or royal blue at the time of the Hanoverian succession.
True Blue 2009
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The Order of the Garter is the highest and oldest British Order of Chivalry and honors those who have held public office, contributed to national life or served the Queen.
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Yet the variety is fascinating, and trickles all the way down to that nutty but lovable minor royal Princess Marie Louise, who thought “true blue” originated when the color of the ribbon of the Order of the Garter was altered from light to dark or royal blue at the time of the Hanoverian succession.
Archive 2009-08-01 2009
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The Order of the Garter is the parent organization over Freemasonry worldwide.
Archive 2009-05-01 2009
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