The first time she was fully bedecked with all the trappings was garter day 2022.
"fully bedecked" was in the morning of Garter Day when the late Queen invested Camilla with all the Insignia of the Order, in the Throne Room at Windsor, but I don't believe it is correct to ever wear all the Insignia together.
I have never before seen a photo from an Investiture, which has always been quite private. On this occasion the late Queen was not able to take part later in the day in the procession to the service in the chapel so we saw a photo.
(I have never seen an Installation either and wonder whether or not the late Queen was in the chapel briefly.)
Check this link https://www.royal.uk/order-garter where we can see the blue sash under the mantle, after the Investitiure in the Throne Room at Windsor. I would guess that Camilla is also wearing the breast Star and the arm Garter - but that is guessing because we can see the sash.
In the public procession later in the day there is no hint of a blue sash. I have searched for pics of Garter ladies and the sash is never to be seen when they are dressed in the robes. I believe the sash is worn only on designated dress occasions, like the breast star and the collar.
I might post more on the proper wearing of the Insignia when I've delved into a few books I have.
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