the garter. and it is given specifically by the queen and there are only a set number of recipients or holders of this honour at any one time. sirjohn major, the former british prime minister received his in 2005, which was eight years after he was ousted from office and with it comes, as are so often the case with the upper echelons of british society and honours, something of a do that takes place every year. an annual procession at windsor castle, not i annual procession at windsor castle, noti million miles away from london, involving velvet robes and plumed hats, so sir tony blair will take part in that alongside the other members of the most noble order of the garter in a few months time. ~ ~ , ., order of the garter in a few months time. ~ , ~ , order of the garter in a few months time. ~ ~ , ., , ., time. ok. we will keep an eye on that. annettejoseph is the founder of diverse and equal technology consultancy, and has received an mbe for her work