King Charles Names New Garter Members

0:00On April 23rd, King Charles just named three new members to the Order of the Garner, Britain's oldest chivalry honor. Their Peter Hennessy, the historian and externalist known as Lord Hennessy of Nymphsfield, Ian Burnett, Baron Burnett of Maldon, who was Lord Chief. Justice from 2017 to 2023, and Gus O'Donnell, Lord O'Donnell, Top Civil Servant as Cabinet Secretary from 2, 2005 to 2011. This bumps the companions up to 23 out of a max of 24 spots. No additions happened last year, but in 2024, King Charles Tapbergi, Duchess of Gloucester, Stewart Peach, Ajay Cocker, and Andrew Lloyd Weber. These pics come straight from the monarch, honoring big public service, national contributions, or royal loyalty. Back in 2006, Queen Elizabeth added her son's Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, but Charles recently yanked Andrew's membership over his. Issues, though as a royal knight, it didn't touch the main companion count.

1:02The official install happens at Garter Day, the big Windsor procession on Monday, June 15th, 2026, where Charles will knight them in full ceremony. With one slot still open, keeps an eye on who's next in line for this elite crew. Stay in the note with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates.