The chapel where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were married just weeks ago was again the centre of attention, as the Queen and Knights of the Garter attended the Garter service.

The Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales at the annual Order of the Garter Service (Matt Dunham/PA)

The Prince of Wales returned to the chapel where his son Harry was married before the eyes of the world only a few weeks ago, this time for a grand traditional ceremony.

Lady Companion Dame Mary Fagan and Knight Companion The Viscount Brookeborough
The two newest members, Lady Companion Dame Mary Fagan and Knight Companion The Viscount Brookeborough (Matt Dunham/PA)

Other royals who lent even more weight to the occasion were the Duke of Cambridge, his uncles the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex, and his aunt the Princess Royal.

The Duke of York, (left) and the Earl of Wessex
The Duke of York (left) and the Earl of Wessex arrive for the eye-catching event at Windsor (Ben Stansall/PA)
The Duchess of Cornwall and the Countess of Wessex
The Duchess of Cornwall (centre) and the Countess of Wessex (right) (Ben Stansall/PA)

The Duke of Gloucester, Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy were among the Garter Knights in the procession, wearing blue velvet robes and black velvet hats with white plumes.

The Princess Royal
The Princess Royal at the Order of the Garter Service (Ben Stansall/PA)
Princess Alexandra and the Duke of Kent
Princess Alexandra and the Duke of Kent travel by carriage following the service (Chris Jackson/PA)

The appointment of Knights of the Garter is made without consultation of ministers as it is in the Queen’s gift, and recipients are chosen due to having held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally.

Guards of the Blues and Royals regiment and the military band
Guards of the Blues and Royals regiment and the military band march around the crowds waiting for the annual service (Chris Jackson/PA)

Hundreds of people gathered to watch the spectacle in the grounds of Windsor Castle in fine weather.

Guards of the Blues and Royals regiment and the military band
Guards of the Blues and Royals regiment and the military band before the service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle (Chris Jackson/PA)

Ex-Conservative prime minster John Major is another member of the order.

Former prime minister Sir John Major
Former prime minister Sir John Major leaves St George’s Chapel (Steve Parsons/PA)

The Queen attended without the Duke of Edinburgh, who has effectively retired from public duties.

Order of the Garter Service 2018
The Queen travelled by carriage after the service (Ben Stansall/PA)

The crowds were treated to the traditional carriage procession when the senior members of the royal family travelled back to the castle.

Order of the Garter Service 2018
A number of British royals are additional knights of the order, including the Duke of Cambridge (Ben Stansall/PA)
Order of the Garter Service 2018
The Queen in the carriage procession with the Prince of Wales (Ben Stansall/PA)