The miniature sheet featured on this cover focuses on four views of the sumptuous interior of St. George's Chapel, mother church of the Order of the Garter. The Gothic chapel is located in the grounds of the castle and was founded in 1348 by King Edward III. Many royal occasions have taken place there, including the blessing of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005. The stamps show the fine fan-vaulted roof, the Sir Reginald Bray and St George's Cross roof bosses, and the colourful array of Garter banners. The border image features the imposing West Door entrance to the chapel.
This cover focuses on the Most Noble Order of the Garter and encapsulates a 1948 shilling for the year King George VI reinstated the annual Garter services, which had been discontinued in 1805. An image of Her Majesty the Queen, in her full ceremonial robes, leading the annual procession to St George's Chapel complements the cover. A pictorial Arms of the Order of the Garter, Windsor handstamp completes this fascinating cover.
