State & Ceremonial

Who is Black Rod - The Queen's representative in Parliament?

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11th May 2021
The Lady Usher of the Black Rod is a Royal Household member. She is appointed by the Crown by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Order of the Garter.Black Rod, as she is known, is the Chief Lady Usher to the Sovereign and an officer of the Order of the Garter.The primary duties take place at the Palace of Westminster where she is Serjeant at Arms in attendance upon the Lord…
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State & Ceremonial

Yeomen of the Guard to search the Palace of Westminster for gunpowder ahead of The Queen's visit on Tuesday

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10th May 2021
The Queen will visit the Palace of Westminster on Tuesday for the State Opening of Parliament – her first in-person engagement since the death of her husband, Prince Philip.The event will be scaled down on previous years due to the ongoing global health emergency, however, many traditions will remain in place.One such ritual that will take place on the evening before Her…
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FashionHistoryHistory

Fashion Favourite: Empress Eugenie and Charles Frederick Worth

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1st May 2021
Royals and fashion have gone hand in hand for centuries. In 1574 under Queen Elizabeth I, Parliament passed an act dictating who could wear what colours and textiles based on their social status. The preferences of the king and queen have long dictated what is in fashion for society. This Fashion Favourites series will look at some of the most fashionable royals and their favourite designers…
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British RoyalsFeaturesRoyal Weddings

The Royal Wedding Breakfast of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

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29th April 2021
Ten years ago this April, Prince William and Catherine Middleton married at Westminster Abbey with the eyes of the world on them. The new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were cheered through the streets on their way back to Buckingham Palace where, after the obligatory balcony appearances, they enjoyed a three course wedding breakfast alongside invited guests. After a long morning and the small job…
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