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Kate Middleton and Prince William's relatable moment as she 'leaves him hanging'
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The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, left Prince William hanging in a relatable mix-up at the annual Garter Day.
After missing last year's event due to cancer treatment, Kate returned to watch the procession of Ladies and Knights of the Garter through Windsor Castle grounds to St George's Chapel.
Following tradition, the King and Queen were at the back of the procession, donned in white plumed hats and dark blue velvet robes, along with other members of the order including William, Princess Anne and Prince Edward. As Kate and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh are not part of the order, they stood on the chapel's Galilee Porch, a traditional spot to view the spectacle, waiting for their husbands to pass by.
As the elderly Military Knights of Windsor led the procession and slowly passed by, the two women seemed amused by something, sharing a laugh.
However, this meant that when William came into view further up the hill, he kept glancing towards his wife who was engrossed in conversation with the Duchess. And when Kate, dressed in a white Self Portrait dress, finally looked up, William was engaged in conversation with Edward walking beside him, resulting in a missed connection.
Nevertheless, it wasn't long before the couple reunited. After the ceremony in the chapel, they shared a carriage ride back to Windsor Castle, reports the Mirror.
The prestigious Order of the Garter is Britain's oldest and highest order of chivalry, with members handpicked by the monarch in recognition of their remarkable contributions to public service and achievement. The Duchess of Gloucester was invested last year, becoming a Royal Lady Companion.
This year's investitures included Air Chief Marshal the Lord Peach, a retired RAF officer and chair of Nato's military committee, Lord Kakkar, a professor of surgery, and renowned composer Lord Lloyd-Webber, who were all installed as Knights.
Notable Knights of the Order include former prime ministers Sir John Major and Sir Tony Blair, as well as Baroness Manningham-Buller, the former head of MI5 and the Order's first female chancellor. One notable absence from the public procession was Prince Andrew, who, despite being a member, has not participated in the procession for the past four years.
However, he was spotted earlier in the day driving to Windsor Castle, where he reportedly attended the annual lunch and investiture behind closed doors.
Membership in the Order of the Garter is exclusive, limited to 24 Knights or Ladies Companion, in addition to the King, the Prince of Wales, and several "supernumerary members", including foreign monarchs such as the King of Spain and the King of the Netherlands. Individuals are selected for this honour based on their outstanding contributions to public office, national life, or personal service to the sovereign.
