Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

The Queen approves appointment of Baroness Hale as new Supreme Court President

The Queen has approved the appointment of Baroness Hale of Richmond as President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom upon the retirement of Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury. Baroness Hale, who was previously appointed Deputy President of The Supreme Court in June 2013, has also been appointed a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary in January 2004 and a Justice of the Supreme Court when it opened in…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

The Queen appoints a former astronaut as Canada's new Governor General

The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has announced that The Queen has appointed former astronaut, Julie Payette, as the country’s new Governor General. Ms Payette will be officially installed into office in a ceremony scheduled to take place in the Autumn. Speaking after the appointment was confirmed, the 53-year-old said: “This is a very great honour for me and my family…
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InterviewsState & Ceremonial

Interview: Black Rod speaks exclusively to Royal Central

Lieutenant General David Leakey might not be a name you instantly recognise, partly because he is known inside and outside of Parliament as Black Rod. Best known for his role during the State Opening of Parliament, Black Rod is sent to the House of Commons by Her Majesty The Queen to summon Members of Parliament to the House of Lords to hear her speech. Slamming the door in Black Rod’s face…
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