Queen Elizabeth broke 114-year rule to give Prince William rare role | Royal | News

The late Queen Elizabeth II In 2008, Elizabeth broke a 114-year-old rule to give Prince William a rare role. The Order of the Garter is one of the most well-known royal traditions, with the annual ceremony taking place in Windsor today.

William previously made history in 2008 when he made the late Queen’s beloved grandson the 1000th Knight of the Garter. His decision was also historic for another reason: It meant he broke a rule that had been in place for 114 years.

At the event 18 years ago, William became the first grandchild invested since Queen Victoria did the same for one of her grandchildren.

Queen Victoria invested the Hereditary Prince Alfred of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in 1894.

Even today, William remains the only one of the late Queen’s grandchildren to become a member, and it remains unclear whether this will change.

The Order of the Garter is an annual procession held in Windsor and was established by King Edward III in 1348.

Senior members of the Royal Family will take part in a parade around the grounds and then return to Windsor Castle in horse-drawn carriages.

Before this, a special investment and lunch is held at the Castle.