Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
That blue "sash" is actually the Swedish Order of the Elephant. The cordon, or broad ribband of the Garter is worn crossing the body from the left shoulder to the right hip in the same manner as the Order of the Thistle worn by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.
The Order of the Elephant is actually Danish and both Prince Charles and Prince Philip are members. Prince Philip, of course, has a strong connection to the Danish Royal family.