Knights of the CHAPEL, or Poor Knights of Windsor, were instituted by Henry VIII. in his testament. Their number was at first thirteen, but was afterwards augmented to twenty-six. They assist in the funeral services of the kings of England, are subject to the office of the canons of Windsor, and have pensions assigned them by the order of the Garter. They wear a blue or red cloak, with the arms of St George on the left shoulder.
Knights of the CHAPEL
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