King Charles makes big announcement on St George's Day

The British monarch has announced three important appointments to the Order of the Garter as he marked a big occasion on Thursday.

As per the announcement, King Charles, 77, has bestowed Britain's most prestigious chivalric honour upon Lord Peter Hennessy, Lord Augustine Thomas O'Donnell and Lord Ian on St George's Day. 

The all three distinguished members of the House of Lords have been appointed to the Order of the Garter.

Lord Hennessy is a pmoinant personality. He has built a distinguished career across several publications. Meanwhile, Lord O'Donnell served as the country's most senior civil servant from 2005 to 2011.

He currently belongs to the global well-being movement as a board member.

On teh other hand, Lord Burnett made history upon his 2017 appointment as Lord Chief Justice, becaming the youngest holder of that office since 1958 at the age of 59.

Companions of the Garter are selected personally by the sovereign, typically recognising individuals who have held public office, made notable contributions to national life, or served the monarch directly.

Thursday's appointments bring the total number of companions to 23, leaving just one vacancy among the maximum 24 permitted.

The Order's current membership includes such distinguished figures as former Prime Ministers Sir Tony Blair and Sir John Major.

Each year, the institution is honoured through a ceremonial procession and service held within the historic grounds of Windsor Castle, maintaining traditions that have endured for nearly 700 years.