Palaces & BuildingsState & Ceremonial

History made with first woman to captain Queen’s guard

Over the last few months, several changes have had to be made to the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. But this Monday, a positive change will happen as for the first time the Captain of the Queens Guard will be a female officer. The Guard is being formed by the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, led by its second in command Captain Megan Couto. Her commander…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Theresa May cancels the 2018 State Opening of Parliament

Theresa May has reportedly cancelled the 2018 State Opening of Parliament in order to opt for a two-year Parliamentary session instead of the usual one-year session. According to The Telegraph,  the 2017 speech will last the whole two years so that the amount of turbulence with the Brexit and DUP negotiations is reduced. [commentary] Analysis by Charlie Proctor, Royal Central’s…
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State & Ceremonial

Honours for PC Keith Palmer and hero pensioner who tried to save MP Jo Cox

The police officer who was killed during the Westminster Terror Attack and a hero pensioner who tried to save and protect the life of murdered MP Jo Cox have received recognition in The Queen’s Birthday Honours. PC Keith Palmer has been posthumously been awarded a George Medal which recognises actions that “saved lives” in the terror attack which took place a few months ago. PC…
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State & Ceremonial

John Bercow re-elected as Speaker of the House of Commons unopposed

John Bercow has been re-elected to the office of Speaker of the House of Commons unopposed, despite rumours some MPs might try and force a Speaker’s Election. In the now traditional manner, Mr Bercow was dragged from the Commons backbenches to the Speaker’s Chair by the 54-year-old’s supporters. Father of the House,  Ken Clarke, moved the motion that Mr Bercow is re-elected…
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