The History of the Most Noble Order of the Garter

Delve into the origins of England’s most prestigious chivalric fellowship, tracing its foundation by a medieval monarch and the evolution of its statutes through centuries of royal patronage. The work paints vivid portraits of the ancient castle, chapel, and college that have housed the order, while detailing the roles of its officers and the symbolism woven into every banner and coat of arms.

Beyond the lofty history, the narrative brings the order’s ceremonial life to the fore—election rituals, the solemn investiture, and the sumptuous feasts that follow. Readers discover the practicalities of medieval knighthood, from the fees required for each occasion to the duties expected of each companion. Illustrated with contemporary engravings, the treatise offers a richly textured glimpse into a tradition that has linked Britain’s highest nobles to the crown for over six hundred years.