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Queen broke 114-year-old rule for Prince William – but she didn't do the same for Harry


The Order of the Garter is the oldest Order of Chivalry in the UK and sees members process through Windsor Castle in their robes - but just how did Prince William make history at the event?

Prince William was invested as the 1000th Knight of the Garter in 2008 (Image: Getty) Read MoreRelated Articles Camilla's surprising passion provides an escape from dealing with King's cancer That wasn't the only reason that William's induction into the order was so important as he was the first grandchild to be invested since Queen Victoria did the same for one of her grandsons. Lloyd Webber said in a statement: “I am humbled, grateful and, quite frankly, staggered to have been made a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by His Majesty King Charles III.

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