Order of the Garter Order of the Garter The Order of the Garter (formally the Most Noble Order of the Garter) is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III in 1348 and regarded as the most prestigious British order of chivalry (though in precedence inferior to the military Victoria Cross and George Cross) in England and the United Kingdom. It is dedicated to the image and arms of Saint George, England's patron saint. Appointments are made at the Sovereign's sole discretion. Membership of the Order is limited to the Sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 living members, or Companions.
Order of the Holy Sepulchre shown the official titles of the ranks in English ("Italian, French, German, Spanish"): In English, a female member of this Order is sometimes titled "Lady". In accordance with standard chivalric practice in English, female members may be called "Dame" (from the Latin title "Domina", Italian "Dama", etc.) and this is the usual practice in most Lieutenancies: "Dame" is the usual English title of a female member of an order of chivalry; a "Lady" in terms of orders of chivalry is usually the wife of a member although there are exceptions, for example female members of the U.K. Order of the