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…
Poignant scenes as Prince Philip's Throne in the House of Lords is absent for The Queen's Speech
11th May 2021
The Queen sat alone as she delivered her speech on Tuesday during the State Opening of Parliament.
In previous years, the Sovereign’s Throne was placed alongside a Consort’s Throne in the House of Lords.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, sat alongside The…
The Sword of State and Cap of Maintenance - two of the most important Crown Jewells on display at State Opening of Parliament
11th May 2021
People all over the world will be familiar with the Imperial State Crown and all that it represents. With almost 3,000 precious stones making up the headpiece, it is only seen at State Openings of Parliament and Coronations of the Monarch.
But what about the other two…
Yeomen of the Guard to search the Palace of Westminster for gunpowder ahead of The Queen's visit on Tuesday
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…
The Duke of Cambridge has publicly stated his concerns over the plans by some of England’s most famous football clubs to join a European Super League as a row which has divided football across the continent continues to grow.
Prince William, who is President of the…
The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has been listed in the Court Circular as published by The Times of London.
The Court Circular, established in the 18th century by George III, lists all official engagements carried out by The Royal Family for the benefit of…
The Queen's New Year Honours List 2021 revealed as Lewis Hamilton, Craig David and Sheila Hancock receive awards
30th December 2020
Lewis Hamilton, Sheila Hancock and Craig David are among those receiving recognition in The Queen’s New Years Honours List of 2021.
The 2021 New Year Honours are the most ethnically diverse honours list yet, with 14.2% of recipients coming from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background.
As well as celebrities and public figures, ordinary people making extraordinary…
Arise Sir Lewis Hamilton - The Queen to knight Formula One’s most successful driver
22nd November 2020
Lewis Hamilton will be knighted in the 2021 New Year Honours list recognising his contributions to the sport of Formula One.
According to The Sun on Sunday, Mr Hamilton will be among the names to feature in the soon-to-be released honours list following his impressive…
Court proceedings are underway over the theft of the Portland tiara which was stolen from from the Welbeck Estate in Nottinghamshire back in November 2018.
Legal proceedings are active meaning only limited information can be published at this stage of the judicial…
History of Royal Titles: Why are male heirs to the British throne called the Prince of Wales?
28th October 2020
Aside from the historically important position of king or queen, the title of ‘The Prince of Wales’ has existed for the longest time. It originated in approximately 1223 when Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was given the title by the English King Henry III. Royal Central is taking a look at one of the most important royal titles and why it is given to the eldest son of the monarch.
The prophecy linked…
