Appointments to the Order of the Garter 2006

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THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN

The Queen has been graciously pleased to appoint His Royal Highness The Duke of York, KCVO, to be a Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

The Queen has also been graciously pleased to appoint His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex, KCVO, to be a Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

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