Queen Elizabeth appoints Prince Charles’ wife Camilla to Britain’s prestigious Order Of Garter

Camilla married Prince Charles in 2005. (File)

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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II on Friday said she is appointing her daughter-in-law Camilla, a member of the ancient Order of the Garter, in a bid to enhance her royal status.

The monarch announced she has added Camilla, wife of the heir to the throne Prince Charles, to the royal members of the Order, who now include her children Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward and eldest grandson Hers is Prince William – but not theirs. couple.

The inclusion of Camilla, who married Charles in 2005, comes as she has taken on more prominent royal duties in recent years and has seen public approval rates rise. go up.

The Most Noble Order of the Garter is the oldest knightly order in the world, founded in 1348 by the queen’s ancestor King Edward III.

Its members are known as knights and ladies.

They attended an annual service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, walking in a procession dressed in white ostrich feathers, blue velvet robes and black velvet hats.

The order covers up to 24 non-royal people personally selected by the monarch.

It is Britain’s highest honor and is awarded for outstanding public service and achievements.

On Friday, the Queen also appointed former Labor prime minister Tony Blair as a Knight of the Companion of the Garter’s Noblest Order, the highest civilian honor Britain can hold.

He will join former Conservative prime minister John Major, who was awarded the title in 2005.

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