Kate Middletonwatched proudly as husbandPrince Williamparaded down the walkway of Windsor Castle on Monday for a very royal occasion.
After skippinglast year’s ceremonywhile on maternity leave, Kate was all smiles while William wore the velvet robes and high ostrich plume in his hat for the annual celebration of the Order of the Garter, one of the oldest and most senior order of knighthood in the U.K. The royal mom, 37, wore black and white for the occasion, pairing aCatherine Walker “Liza” coatwith a Lock & Co. hat.
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Prince William and Prince Charles.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
William was made a Knight in what is the most senior order of chivalry in the U.K. in 2008. Kate memorably attended the ceremony that year, three years before they married.
Prince Harry and Kate Middleton at Order of Garter ceremony 2008.Tim Graham Picture Library/Getty
Kate Middleton and Prince William at Order of Garter ceremony 2014.Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool /Getty
Queen Elizabeth.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
King Felipe of Spain and King Willem-Alexander were at Garter Day, as the Queen installed them as Supernumerary, or “Stranger,” Knights of the Garter during the service at St. George’s Chapel.
King Felipe, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Letizia.Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Maxima.Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty
King Willem-Alexander joins his mother and former monarch, Princess Beatrix, who was appointed to the order in 1989, while King Felipe’s father, Juan Carlos, was also named a “supernumerary” member. King Harald V of Norway and Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan have also been given the honor.
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Kate Middleton.
Sophie Countess of Wessex, Queen Letizia of Spain, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Kate Middleton.Press Association via AP
Queen Letizia, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Kate Middleton.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
Queen Letizia and Kate Middleton.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
source: people.com
