State & Ceremonial

Meet Sarah Clarke - Her Majesty's first Lady Usher of the Black Rod

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17th November 2017
It has been announced that Sarah Clarke has been appointed as The Queen’s new Lady Usher of the Black Rod – the first woman to hold the position in the job’s 650-year history. Miss Clark will be tasked with leading ceremonial aspects of Parliament, including the State Opening. Other key responsibilities that she will undertake on a daily basis include the organisation and…
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The Prince of Wales leads the nation in remembrance at the Cenotaph

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12th November 2017
The Prince of Wales led the nation in remembrance at the Cenotaph on Sunday as thousands of people gathered at the memorial to honour those killed in wars and conflicts past and present. Prince Charles laid a wreath on behalf of his mother, The Queen, who this year watched…
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The King who never was: Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales

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5th November 2017
Henry was born in Stirling Castle on 19th February 1594, the son of King James VI of Scotland and Anne of Denmark. James put Henry into the care of James Erskine, Earl of Mar, rather than his wife, Anne because he did not want him to be brought up a staunch Catholic. This did not sit well with his wife at all. However, the young Prince remained with the Mar family until 1603 when King James was…
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Committee to decide whether The Queen should strip Harvey Weinstein of his CBE

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25th October 2017
The Honours Forfeiture Committee is “actively considering” whether to make a recommendation to The Queen which would rescind the disgraced movie producer, Harvey Weinstein, of his CBE. According to the BBC, the committee is looking into the notion of removing the honour. However, only the Monarch herself has the authority to remove somebody of their honour. Mr Weinstein received an…
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