List of Knights and Ladies of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III of England in 1348. Dates shown are of nomination or installation; coloured rows indicate sovereigns, princes of Wales, medieval ladies, modern royal knights and ladies and stranger knights and ladies, none of whom counts toward the 24-member limit. Knights Founder Edward III Richard II Henry IV Henry V Henry VI Edward IV (First Reign) Henry VI (Readeption) Edward IV (Second Reign) Edward V Richard III Henry VII Henry VIII Edward VI Mary I Elizabeth I James I Charles I Charles II James II William & Mary William III (sole) Anne George I George II George III (in person) George, Prince of Wales (as Regent) George IV (as King) William IV Victoria Edward VII George V Edward VIII George VI Elizabeth II Charles III Banners of current Knights of the Garter Achievements of select former Knights of the Garter See also List of current Knights and Ladies of the Garter List of Knights and Ladies of the Thistle List of Knights of St Patrick List of Knights and Dames Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath List of Knights and Dames Grand Cross of the Order of St