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Henry de Lancaster.svg|2. Henry of Grosmont<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">4th Earl of Lancaster<br>1st Duke of Lancaster</span>
Henry de Lancaster.svg|2. Henry of Grosmont<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">4th Earl of Lancaster<br>1st Duke of Lancaster</span>
Richard Beauchamp.svg|3. Thomas de Beauchamp<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">11th Earl of Warwick</span>
Richard Beauchamp.svg|3. Thomas de Beauchamp<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">11th Earl of Warwick</span>
Grailly.svg|4. Jean III de Grailly<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">Captal de Buch</span>
Jean III de Grailly.svg|4. Jean III de Grailly<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">Captal de Buch</span>
Stafford.svg|5. Ralph de Stafford<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">1st Earl of Stafford</span>
Stafford.svg|5. Ralph de Stafford<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">1st Earl of Stafford</span>
William Montagu.svg|6. William de Montacute<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">2nd Earl of Salisbury<br>King of Mann</span>
William Montagu.svg|6. William de Montacute<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">2nd Earl of Salisbury<br>King of Mann</span>

Revision as of 18:57, 5 May 2023

Founded in 1348, the Most Noble Order of the Garter is the highest order of chivalry in England, and later in the United Kingdom.
Membership is limited to the Sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 Companions chosen by the Sovereign.
Foundation | Plantagenet | Lancaster | York | Tudor | Stuart | Hanover | Windsor