The Princess of Wales was all smiles as she watched the royal family take part in the Order of the Garter procession
Kate curtsies to the King and Queen
It was also Prince William's first since he became the Prince of Wales following the late Queen's death.Kate and Sophie beamed at their husbands, William and Edward Former Labour minister Catherine Ashton was made Lady Companion, while Chris Patten, the final governor of Hong Kong, became a Knight Companion.
According to the royal website, "the Order includes The King, who is Sovereign of the Garter, several senior Members of the Royal Family, and twenty-four knights chosen in recognition of their work."Knights of the Garter are chosen personally by the Sovereign to honour those who have held public office, who have contributed in a particular way to national life or who have served the Sovereign personally.
It adds: "These have included Marshal of the RAF, Lord Stirrup, and former Prime Ministers Sir John Major and Sir Winston Churchill."
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