The King and Queen led a full turn-out of senior royals today at one of the highlights of the palace calendar.Accompanied by the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent, the family were at Windsor for the annual service of the Most Noble Order of the Garter at St George’s Chapel.The King and Queen led the procession down from the castle after a private lunch to the chapel, the historic place of worship and spiritual home of the ancient order of chivalry and the most senior knighthood in the United Kingdom.Royal members include Prince William, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Gloucesters, as well as the Duke of Kent.The former Duke of York - now plain Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - had been a member since 2006 and stubbornly insisted on attending the private lunch even after being stripped of his public duties over the Epstein scandal.However last year he was finally struck off the roll and his banner was removed from the chapel after the King moved to strip his brother of all his remaining titles, including that of prince. His appointment was annulled on 30 October 2025.It is believed that this year is the first year that Andrew has not attended in any capacity at all - having insisted on attending the lunch at last year’s event.A royal source said that since Andrew is no longer a member of the Order it is logical that he is not attending any element of the day. The Princess of Wales and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, smile as they attend the 2026 Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at St George's Chapel to attend the annual Order of the Garter Service The Princess of Wales was wearing a beautiful lemon coat dress, made in London by Patrick McDowell - the designer she gave the Queen Elizabeth Award for Design to last year The Band of the Irish Guards play during the annual Order of the Garter ServiceAndrew is now living in Norfolk while police investigate allegations of misconduct in public office.Non-members such as the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh watch from the chapel’s Galilee Porch entrance as the order’s members - resplendent in velvet plumes and caps with ostrich feathers - walk past.The Princess of Wales was wearing a beautiful lemon coat dress, made in London by Patrick McDowell - the designer she gave the Queen Elizabeth Award for Design to last year.The fabric was woven for Her Royal Highness by Stephen Walters & Sons, in Suffolk. She also sported a hat by Jane Taylor, trimmed with fabric from Mr Walters. Her earrings were by Robinson & Pelham.Following the service, Their Majesties and the other royals will depart by carriage for their return journey to the castle.Ahead of the Service, the three new Companions to the Most Noble Order of the Garter were invested at a private investiture in the Garter Throne Room at Windsor Castle. Three new members were announced in April: The Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield - a journalist, academic and historian - to be a Knight Companion, former Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service Lord O’Donnell, GCB to be a Knight Companion and The Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon, a former Lord Chief Justice, to be a Knight Companion.The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain. The fabric of Kate's elegant dress was woven for Her Royal Highness by Stephen Walters & Sons, in Suffolk Kate (pictured with Sophie) also sported a hat by Jane Taylor, trimmed with fabric from Mr Walters The Princess of Wales' shimmering earrings were by Robinson & Pelham Non-members such as the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh watch from the chapel’s Galilee Porch entrance as the order’s members - resplendent in velvet plumes and caps with ostrich feathers - walk past Following the service, Their Majesties and the other royals will depart by carriage for their return journey to the castle The Household Cavalry Band at the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel Members of The Life Guards on parade at the Order of the Garter ServiceEstablished by King Edward III nearly 700 years ago, it was inspired by tales of the Arthurian ‘round table’.The Order includes The King, who is Sovereign of the Garter, The Queen, several Members of the Royal Family, and up to 24 companions chosen in recognition of their work.Companions of the Garter are chosen personally by the Sovereign to honour those who have held public office, who have contributed in a particular way to national life or who have served the Sovereign personally.The order's emblem is a garter circlet with the motto Honi soit qui mal y pense, meaning ‘shamed be (the person) who thinks evil of it’.