Doorway with Order of the Garter motto above - Windsor

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Doorway with Order of the Garter motto above - Windsor

Doorway with the French maxim used as the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter above - Windsor, Berkshire. Date: circa 1980s

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1. Title: A Regal Entrance: Doorway with the Order of the Garter Motto at Windsor Castle, 1980s This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and history of Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, as seen through the frame of a historic doorway adorned with the Order of the Garter's motto. Dating back to the late 14th century, the Order of the Garter is the most prestigious chivalric order in the United Kingdom, founded by King Edward III. The image, taken in the 1980s, showcases the intricately designed doorway at Windsor Castle, which bears the Order of the Garter's motto, "Honi soit qui mal y pense," which translates to "Shame on him who thinks evil of it." The motto is inscribed in the French language above the doorway, adding an air of sophistication and mystery. The photograph also reveals the coat of arms and heraldic devices on either side of the doorway, further emphasizing the rich history and tradition associated with the castle and the Order of the Garter. The image invites viewers to imagine the countless dignitaries, monarchs, and nobles who have passed through this very doorway over the centuries, each leaving their mark on the castle's storied past. This photograph is an excellent representation of the grandeur and history of Windsor Castle and the Order of the Garter, making it a must-have for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and those with an appreciation for the regal and the historic.

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