![Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, attend the Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter01.jpg?resize=1200%2C831&ssl=1)
The pageantry and pomp of Garter Day returned to Windsor Castle this afternoon, and we saw lots of royal jewels on display—including pieces worn by the newest royal lady of the Order of the Garter!
![Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, center, and former leader of the British House of Lords Baroness Amos, center left, walk in the procession to St George's Chapel for the Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Monday, June 13, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter02.jpg?resize=1200%2C784&ssl=1)
After two years off during the pandemic, the annual service of the Order of the Garter was again held today at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. The Queen was not present for the service or the procession, though she did attend the private lunch and investiture ceremony held inside the castle.
![Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the Order Of The Garter Service at St George's Chapel on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter03.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
One of the new members of the order who was invested on Monday was the Duchess of Cornwall.
![The Duchess of Cornwall, the Queen, and the Prince of Wales on Garter Day 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter19.jpg?resize=1200%2C960&ssl=1)
The investiture is private, but a photograph was released showing the Queen with the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall during the ceremony. The Queen wore pearls and one of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Bow Brooches for the event.
![Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrives at St George's Chapel to attend the Most Noble Order of the Garter Ceremony in Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London on June 13, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter04.jpg?resize=1200%2C1681&ssl=1)
Camilla wore favorite pieces of jewelry with her new robes and insignia for her Garter debut: her diamond floral and pearl drop earrings and her pearl choker necklace with the round diamond clasp.
![Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the Order Of The Garter Service at St George's Chapel on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter05.jpg?resize=1200%2C1680&ssl=1)
The Cambridges were present for the Garter Day festivities as well.
![Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attends the Order Of The Garter Service at St George's Chapel on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter06.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
The Duke of Cambridge joined the procession in his robes, looking slightly bemused, as he usually does during this event.
![Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the Order Of The Garter Service at St George's Chapel on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter07.jpg?resize=1200%2C1858&ssl=1)
The Duchess of Cambridge wore shades of blue for the occasion.
![Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrives at St George's Chapel to attend the Most Noble Order of the Garter Ceremony in Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London on June 13, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter08.jpg?resize=1200%2C2309&ssl=1)
She also wore pieces from her collection of jewelry set with blue gemstones. The earrings and coordinating necklace, set with diamonds and tanzanite, come from Collins & Sons.
![Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrives at St George's Chapel to attend the Most Noble Order of the Garter Ceremony in Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London on June 13, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter09.jpg?resize=1200%2C1984&ssl=1)
She also wore her usual trio of rings, including her famous diamond and sapphire engagement ring.
![Princess Anne - Princess Royal attends the Order Of The Garter Service at St George's Chapel on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter10.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
The Princess Royal was present for the ceremony, as was her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
![Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal, arrives at St George's Chapel to attend the Most Noble Order of the Garter Ceremony in Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London on June 13, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter11.jpg?resize=1200%2C1657&ssl=1)
Princess Anne wore classic diamond and pearl earrings, plus her pearl choker necklace with the diamond floral clasp.
![Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex attend the Order Of The Garter Service at St George's Chapel on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter12.jpg?resize=1200%2C1230&ssl=1)
Next up: here are the Earl and Countess of Wessex on the steps of St. George’s Chapel at the conclusion of this year’s service.
![Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex attend the Order Of The Garter Service at St George's Chapel on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter13.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
Prince Edward walked in the procession alongside his nephew, Prince William.
![Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (R) and Sophie, Countess of Wessex attend the Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter14.jpg?resize=1200%2C1772&ssl=1)
And Sophie, wearing pink with neutral accessories, stood with Kate as they watched the procession.
![Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends the Order Of The Garter Service at St George's Chapel on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter15.jpg?resize=1200%2C1636&ssl=1)
Sophie chose her pavé-set diamond earrings and her diamond rose brooch for the occasion.
![The Duke of Gloucester attends the Order Of The Garter Service at St George's Chapel on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter16.jpg?resize=1200%2C1934&ssl=1)
Here’s the Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Gloucester, attending the service. Two more cousins, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra, were also present for the service, but because of their own age-related mobility issues, they did not participate in the procession.
![The Earl of Wessex and the Duchess of Gloucester attend the Order Of The Garter Service at St George's Chapel on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter17.jpg?resize=1200%2C1598&ssl=1)
You’ll spot the Duchess of Gloucester standing behind Prince Edward here. She wore pearl earrings and a pearl necklace, plus diamond dress clips that belonged to her mother-in-law, Princess Alice.
![Britain's former Prime Minister Tony Blair (R) and Former leader of the British House of Lords Baroness Amos arrive at St George's Chapel to attend the Most Noble Order of the Garter Ceremony in Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London on June 13, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0613-02-garter18.jpg?resize=1200%2C1024&ssl=1)
Two more new members of the Order of the Garter were also installed on Monday: Baroness Amos, a seasoned diplomat who is also a former leader of the House of Lords, and former Prime Minister Tony Blair. I very much like the pearl earrings and gold bracelet worn by Baroness Amos for the service.
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