Institution of the Order of the Garter by Edward III
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Institution of the Order of the Garter by Edward III
Institution of the Order of the Garter by Edward III -- he invests his eldest son, Edward the Black Prince, as first Knight of the Garter, the highest order of chivalry.
circa 1348
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1340s 1348 Chivalry Eldest Garter Institution Order
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image depicts a pivotal moment in English history, the Institution of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III in the 1340s. Edward III, dressed in regal attire, is seen bestowing the insignia of the Order upon his eldest son, Edward, the Black Prince. The Order of the Garter, established in 1348, was the highest order of chivalry in England and symbolized excellence in martial valor and loyalty to the monarch. The ceremony took place in the Chapel of Windsor Castle, an interior adorned with rich tapestries, stained glass windows, and intricate stonework, reflecting the grandeur and opulence of the English court during the Middle Ages. Edward III, a notable military leader and a key figure in the Hundred Years War, is shown investing his son with the garter, a white leather strap adorned with a red cross, which symbolized the Order. The Black Prince, wearing armor and holding a sword, stands proudly before his father, signifying his readiness to uphold the values and duties of the Order. The scene is filled with a sense of reverence and solemnity, as the father-son duo is surrounded by other knights, dressed in their own armor, who have also been inducted into the Order. This photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of English history, providing a window into the medieval court and the institution of the Order of the Garter, a tradition that continues to this day.
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