List of current knights and ladies of the Garter

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.

Sovereign

Royal Knights and Ladies (Companion)

Stranger Knights and Ladies Companion

Knights and Ladies Companion

Officers

• Prelate: Philip Mounstephen, Bishop of Winchester (ex officio, 2023)
• Chancellor: The Duke of Abercorn (2012)
• Register: Christopher Cocksworth, Dean of Windsor (ex officio, 2023)
• King of Arms: David White , Garter Principal King of Arms (ex officio, 2021)
• Secretary: Patric Dickinson (2004)
• Usher: Sarah Clarke , Lady Usher of the Black Rod (ex officio, 2018)

See also

• List of knights and ladies of the Garter (a list of all the members of the Order since its inception)
• Banners of the current members of the Garter
• Coats of arms of the current members of the Garter

Notes

References

1. List of knights and ladies of the Garter
2. Order of the Garter
3. Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom
4. Order of the Thistle
5. The Society of the Friends of St George's and Descendants of the Knights of the Garter
6. Honi soit qui mal y pense
7. Order of the British Empire
8. Order of the Bath
9. Order of precedence in Scotland
10. St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
11. Order of precedence in Northern Ireland
12. Knight
13. Baronet
14. Peerages in the United Kingdom
15. English heraldry
16. Throne room
17. Las Meninas
18. Henry FitzRoy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset
19. Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy
20. College of Arms