History

The Queen's former scribe discusses Letters Patent

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28th October 2014
<![CDATA[Last January I stepped down from my position as a scribe and illuminator to Her Majesty the Queen to focus completely on my fine art. Before I close that particular portfolio I thought it would be a good idea to talk a little about the work I did for those here, who may not be familiar with this particular art associated with the Crown. There has been a long tradition of writing and…
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Protection Officer arrested after ammunition discovered at Buckingham Palace

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23rd October 2014
<![CDATA[A police officer working in the Royalty Protection command, known within the force as SO14, has been arrested today as part of an investigation into unlawful possession of ammunition, the Metropolitan Police say. The officer, who is being held at a London police station, was arrested after a stash ofunlawfully held ammunition, believed to be from official police supplies, was…
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Corporal Nathan Cirillo: one of Her Majesty's own

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23rd October 2014
<![CDATA[Canada lost another brave soldier to terrorism this week. 24-year-old Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was brutally gunned down while he stood guard over the National War Memorial in Ottawa. He was shot by Muslim extremist, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, shortly after 10 a.m. before…
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Royal Family to host Biennial Reunion for The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association

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22nd October 2014
<![CDATA[The biennial reunion of the members of The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association will occur in London from the 27tOctober until the 29th October. A series of customary events will be hosted by members of the Royal Family over those three days, including a reception at Buckingham Palace given by Her Majesty The Queen, who is also the Patron of the Association since 1957, as well…
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The Royal W: Who is Black Rod?

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22nd October 2014
<![CDATA[The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod is a Royal Household member. He is appointed by the Crown by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Order of the Garter. Black Rod, as he is known, is the Chief Gentleman Usher to the Sovereign and an officer of the Order…
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Official Royal Posts: The Royal Watermen

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20th October 2014
<![CDATA[Prior to the advent of trains, planes and automobiles, The Sovereigns mode of transportation was on the River Thames. Whether a State occasion or travel between the Tower of London, Windsor, Hampton Court, Westminster or Greenwich, the Thames was the means for travel and the men who rowed the Royal barges up and down the river were known as the Royal Watermen. Grand Ceremonial events…
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