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The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348. The most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, it is decoration outranked in precedence only by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. The Order of the Garter is dedicated to the image and arms of Saint George, England's patron saint. Appointments are at the Sovereign's sole discretion, typically made in recognition of national contribution, service to the Crown, or for distinguished personal service to the Monarch. Membership of the order is limited to the sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 living members, or Companions. The order also includes Supernumerary Knights and Ladies (e.g., members of the British royal family and foreign monarchs). The order's emblem is a garter circlet with the motto Honi soit qui mal y pense (Anglo-Norman for 'Shame on him who thinks evil of it') in gold script. Members of the order wear it on ceremonial occasions. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer
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Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon
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George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham
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Edward of Norwich, 2nd Duke of York
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William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle
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Victor Emmanuel III of Italy
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Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster
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George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston
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Benjamin Disraeli
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Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
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Charles I of England
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Margaret Thatcher
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Louis XVIII of France
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Victoria
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John Major
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Charles III of the United Kingdom
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