Princess Catherine Couldn’t Hold Back Her Laughter As She Left William Hanging At Garter Service
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King Charles and Queen Camilla Lead Royal Family at Order of the Garter Ceremony
King Charles and Queen Camilla took center stage today during a grand display of tradition and pageantry at Windsor Castle’s Order of the Garter service. The knights and ladies donned magnificent velvet robes and iconic ostrich feathered plumed hats for the historic ceremony held at St George’s Chapel, a deeply cherished royal event dating back nearly 700 years to its founding by King Edward III in 1348.
The Princess of Wales was radiant and all smiles as she joined the royal family for the poignant occasion. Catherine looked stunning in a cream Self-Portrait dress, recycled from her recent appearance at the VE Day concert earlier this year. She complemented the elegant ensemble with a matching hat, a striking pearl necklace, a cream clutch, and nude heels—an outfit that delighted royal fans on social media. One admirer wrote, “Absolutely exquisite perfection from tip to toe—love the hat, the Self-Portrait ensemble, jewelry, clutch, shoes. The epitome of elegance.”
Catherine’s return was especially notable as she missed last year’s service due to cancer treatment. Today, she watched the procession of the Knights and Ladies of the Garter from the Galilee Porch at St George’s Chapel alongside Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, while their husbands—William, Princess Anne, and Prince Edward—rode in the procession in full ceremonial robes.
A lighthearted moment occurred when a giggling Catherine and Sophie missed eye contact with Prince William as he glanced back toward his wife during the procession. Their playful mix-up was relatable and endearing to onlookers. The couple was reunited later for a carriage ride back to Windsor Castle after the ceremony.
The Order of the Garter ceremony also marked a special milestone for William and Catherine: Catherine first appeared at this event in 2008 when William, then her boyfriend, received his knighthood. That debut signaled her welcome into the royal family fold.
The service is part of a festive summer period for the royals, coming just two days after the spectacular Trooping the Color ceremony, which showcased the family’s military splendor.
To celebrate the occasion, the royal family shared a carousel of historic photos on social media, including images of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at the 1954 service, King Charles and Queen Camilla at last year’s ceremony, and various royal family members through the decades.
This ceremony remains one of the most cherished and traditional events on the royal calendar, with its rich medieval heritage and continued significance in modern monarchy.
