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Item Details
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THE MILITARY KNIGHTS OF WINDSOR 1348-2011
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| By: |
Richard Moore, Peter Begent, Edmund Fellows |
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Hardback |
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£7.50 |
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| ISBN 10: |
095676990X |
| ISBN 13: |
9780956769909 |
| Publisher: |
THE MILITARY KNIGHTS OF WINDSOR |
| Pages: |
151 |
| Synopsis: |
The Military Knights of Windsor proudly claim to be the oldest military establishment in the Army List. Formed in 1348 by King Edward III shortly after the Battle of Crecy, the foundation consisted of Knights who, having taken their private armies to France to fight for the King, had been taken prisoner by the French who demanded heavy ransoms in return for their release. In most cases, these unfortunate warriors were reduced to absolute poverty and were forced to beg for alms. Known as the Alms Knights and nicknamed 'Poor Knights'; they formed part of the College of St George that was created to support the establishment of the Honourable and Most Noble Order of the Garter. Twenty six 'Poor Knights', mirroring the 26 Garter Knights, were given accommodation in the Lower Ward of Windsor Castle in exchange for daily prayer in St George's Chapel for, and on behalf of, the Garter Knights. In 1559, Queen Elizabeth 1, acting on the Will of her father King Henry VIII, signed a statute reducing the original establishment of 26 Alms Knights to 13. New accommodation was built for them in the Lower Ward, and from then on they were allowed to be married. The post of Governor was created.At the time of the Civil War the Poor Knights were the only part of the College to remain in being though there was a changeover between Cavalier and Roundhead officers. The tradition of daily prayer was continued though often in their homes. The establishment was enlarged by five in 1654 by the addition of Sir Francis Crane's Foundation, later the Lower Foundation. This was disbanded in 1919. King William IV, in 1833, changed the designation of the Alms Knights to 'The Military Knights of Windsor' and at the same time granted permission to wear the uniform of Army officers on the Unattached List. This is still worn today and comprises a scarlet tailcoat, sword, sash and cocked hat with plume. A warrant, signed by Her Majesty the Queen, is provided on installation. Proceeds from this title will be going to the Army Benevolent Fund/Help for Heroes, St George's Chapel Windsor Castle and the Military Knights. |
| Illustrations: |
29 prints & photographs |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
The Military Knights of Windsor |
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Non-returnable |
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