In 1348, a blue strap changed British history. The Order of the Garter, founded by Edward III, was more than chivalry — it was a powerful blend of myth, politics, and tradition. Born in the middle of war, inspired by legends of Camelot, and wrapped in velvet and honour, it became one of the oldest surviving institutions of the kingdom.
This video takes you deep into medieval England, from muddy streets and castle whispers to Windsor’s glowing chapel. Discover how a fallen garter sparked a royal tradition, how women slowly claimed their place within it, and how power dressed itself in silk and silence.
What seemed like pageantry was strategy. What looked like fashion was identity. And what began as a garment still echoes through British rituals today.
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