Queen Elizabeth Appoints Camilla to the Order of the Garter

Queen Elizabeth has bestowed one of her highest honors to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Buckingham Palace announced yesterday that Camilla has been appointed a Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter, the most senior order of knighthood in the British honors system, per People. The Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III in 1348 and includes several members of the royal family and 24 knights who are personally chosen by the monarch to honor those who have contributed to national life or personally served the queen. Other appointments include Baroness Valerie Ann Amos, who was declared to… Read Full Article