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Order of the Garter
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Order of the Garter
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the highest order of British knighthood, instituted by Edward III about 1348.
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Order of the Thistle
Also called:
the Garter
the highest order of English knighthood, open to women since 1987. It consists of the sovereign, 24 knight companions, and extra members created by statute
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"When first this order was ordained, my lords,
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