Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 March 2010. It was answered by Lord Wills (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Royal Household

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether the Garter Banner uniforms, decorations and other related artefacts of Kaiser Wilhelm II which relate to his honorary rank as United Kingdom Field Marshal and Honorary Colonel-in-Chief of United Kingdom regiments prior to 1914 are in the custody of the Royal Household; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The Garter Banner and other insignia of Kaiser Wilhelm II were removed from St. George's Chapel, Windsor during the first world war. We have been unable to ascertain their location. The stall plates of Kaiser Wilhelm II are still in place in St. George's Chapel. The Royal Collection has confirmed that it holds the Robe and Garter dress of Kaiser Wilhelm II as well as two diamond Garter Stars and Badge of Kaiser Wilhelm II. No other uniforms, decorations or related artefacts are held.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 507 c383W; 321126
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Royal Household
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Written questions
House of Commons; Royal Household
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Royal Collection Trust
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