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Stanley Murphy-Johns

King Charles appoints three to one of Britain’s highest honours

Britain King Charles III Order ofGarter
  • King Charles III appointed three distinguished members of the House of Lords to the ancient Order of the Garter on St George's Day.
  • The new appointees are historian Lord Peter Hennessy, former cabinet secretary Lord Augustine Thomas O’Donnell, and former chief justice Lord Ian Burnett.
  • Founded in 1348 by Edward III, the Order of the Garter is Britain’s most senior and oldest honour, with companions chosen personally by the sovereign.
  • Appointments typically recognise individuals for significant public service or contributions to national life.
  • These additions bring the total number of companions to 23, nearing the Order's maximum of 24 members.

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King Charles marks St George’s Day by making three new appointments to Order of the Garter

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