List of participants in Queen Elizabeth II coronation procession
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The procession for the coronation of British monarchs in Westminster Abbey is a reflection of the Government of the United Kingdom in its parliamentary, court and clerical garb, consisting of all the highest offices of the British monarchy in their traditional order of precedence.
The Prime Ministers of the Members of the Commonwealth
The Chaplains
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The Abbey Beadle | Mr. G. F. Calvert |
The Chaplains | The Very Reverend Professor John Baillie, D.D. |
The Reverend Thomas Malcolm Layng, CBE Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions... , MC Military Cross The Military Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and other ranks of the British Armed Forces; and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries.... , M.A. Master's degree A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice... |
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The Reverend Canon L. M. Andrews, CVO Royal Victorian Order The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys... , MBE Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions... , MC, M.A. |
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The Reverend Prebendary A. R. H. Grant, CVO, TD Territorial Decoration The Territorial Decoration was a medal of the United Kingdom awarded for long service in the Territorial Force and its successor, the Territorial Army... , D.D. |
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The Reverend A. Nevile Davidson, D.D. | |
The Reverend Canon H. S. Stephenson, M.A. | |
The Reverend Philip Thomas Byard Clayton, CH Order of the Companions of Honour The Order of the Companions of Honour is an order of the Commonwealth realms. It was founded by King George V in June 1917, as a reward for outstanding achievements in the arts, literature, music, science, politics, industry or religion.... , MC, M.A. |
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The Reverend Canon C. E. Raven, D.D. | |
The Reverend Canon Guy Rogers, MC, B.D. Bachelor of Divinity In Western universities, a Bachelor of Divinity is usually an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course taken in the study of divinity or related disciplines, such as theology or, rarely, religious studies.... |
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The Domestic Chaplains | The Reverend John Lamb, CVO, B.D. |
The Reverend Hector Anderson, MVO Royal Victorian Order The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys... , B.D. |
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The Reverend Maurice Foxell, MVO, M.A. | |
The Representatives of the Free Churches | |
The Chairman of the Congregational Union of England and Wales | Ebenezer Cunningham Ebenezer Cunningham Ebenezer Cunningham was a British mathematician who is remembered for his research and exposition at the dawn of special relativity.... , Esq., M.A. |
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church Of England United Reformed Church The United Reformed Church is a Christian church in the United Kingdom. It has approximately 68,000 members in 1,500 congregations with some 700 ministers.-Origins and history:... |
The Right Reverend Professor T. W. Manson, M.A., D.Litt. |
The President of the Baptist Union | The Reverend Henry Bonser |
The President of the Methodist Conference Methodist Church of Great Britain The Methodist Church of Great Britain is the largest Wesleyan Methodist body in the United Kingdom, with congregations across Great Britain . It is the United Kingdom's fourth largest Christian denomination, with around 300,000 members and 6,000 churches... |
The Reverend Colin Roberts |
The Moderator of the Free Church Federal Council | The Reverend Hugh Martin, M.A., D.D. |
The Representatives of the Church of Scotland Church of Scotland The Church of Scotland, known informally by its Scots language name, the Kirk, is a Presbyterian church, decisively shaped by the Scottish Reformation.... |
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Ex-Moderator of the General Assembly (1948) | The Very Reverend Alexander Macdonald, D.D. |
Ex-Moderator of the General Assembly (1946) | The Very Reverend John McKenzie John McKenzie John McKenzie may refer to:* John McKenzie , New Zealand politician* John McKenzie , Canadian ice hockey player* John C. McKenzie , United States Representative from Illinois... , CIE Order of the Indian Empire The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1878. The Order includes members of three classes:#Knight Grand Commander #Knight Commander #Companion... , D.D. |
The Moderator of the General Assembly | The Right Reverend Professor James Pitt Watson, D.D. |
The Dean and Prebendaries of Westminster Westminster Abbey The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, popularly known as Westminster Abbey, is a large, mainly Gothic church, in the City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom, located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English,... |
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The Prebendaries Virger Verger A verger is a person, usually a layman, who assists in the ordering of religious services, particularly in Anglican churches.-History:... |
Mr. A. J. R. Greaves |
The Cross of Westminster | borne by The Reverend C. Hildyard, M.A. |
as deputy to the Minor Canon and Sacrist, Reverend Jocelyn H. T. Perkins, CVO, D.D. | |
|The Reverend Canon Edward Carpenter, Ph.D. | |
Archdeacon | The Venerable Adam Fox Adam Fox Adam Fox , Canon, was the Dean of Divinity at Magdalen College, Oxford. He was one of the first members of the "Inklings", a literary group which also included C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Between 1938 and 1942 he was Professor of Poetry. Later he became Canon of Westminster Abbey and he is... , D.D. |
|The Reverend Canon Charles Smyth, M.A. | |
|The Reverend Canon Stephen Marriott, M.A. | |
The Dean's Virger | Mr. G. C. Drake, MVO |
Dean of Westminster | The Very Reverend Alan Campbell Don Alan Campbell Don Alan Campbell Don KCVO was a trustee of the National Portrait Gallery author of the Scottish Book of Common Prayer, Chaplain and Secretary to Cosmo Lang, Archbishop of Canterbury between 1931 and 1941, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons between 1936 and 1946, and Dean of Westminster... , KCVO Royal Victorian Order The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys... , D.D. |
The Officers of the Order of Knighthood
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Fitzalan Pursuivant Extraordinary Fitzalan Pursuivant Extraordinary Fitzalan Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary is a current officer of arms in England. As a pursuivant extraordinary, Fitzalan is a royal officer of arms, but is not a member of the corporation of the College of Arms in London... |
Alexander Colin Cole Colin Cole (officer of arms) Sir Alexander Colin Cole, KCB, KCVO was a long serving officer of arms at the College of Arms in London... , Esq. |
Portcullis Pursuivant of Arms | Charles St Clair, Master of Sinclair Charles St Clair, 17th Lord Sinclair Major Charles Murray Kennedy St Clair, 17th Lord Sinclair, CVO was a Scottish peer who spent his entire life in the service of the Crown; as a soldier, an officer of arms, an equerry in the Queen Mother's Household, a representative peer and as a Lord Lieutenant.-Early and personal life:Charles St... |
Rouge Dragon Pursuivant of Arms | Robin de la Lanne-Mirrlees Robin de la Lanne-Mirrlees Robin Ian Evelyn Milne Stuart de la Lanne-Mirrlees is an author and former officer of arms at the College of Arms in London.... , Esq. |
Kintyre Pursuivant of Arms | Captain Rupert Iain Kay Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk Sir Rupert Iain Kay Moncreiffe of that Ilk, 11th Baronet, CVO, QC was a British officer of arms and genealogist. He used various forms of his name: His columns for Books and Bookmen wete signed Iain Moncreiffe; Royal Highness is by Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk, Bt.; Simple Heraldry is by... |
Unicorn Pursuivant of Arms Unicorn Pursuivant Unicorn Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary is a current Scottish pursuivant of arms in Ordinary of the Court of the Lord Lyon.The title was created after 1381, and derived from the unicorn... |
Lieut.-Colonel Gordon Dalyell of the Binns, CIE |
Carrick Pursuivant of Arms | James M. Grant James Grant (officer of arms) Sir James Monteith Grant KCVO, WS, FSA Scot. was Lord Lyon King of Arms of Scotland from 1969 to 1981.Educated at the Edinburgh Academy and the University of Edinburgh, where he studied law, he was appointed a Writer to the Signet in 1927. His first heraldic appointment was as Carrick Pursuivant... , Esq. |
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The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions... |
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The Gentleman Usher of the Purple Rod Gentleman Usher of the Purple Rod The Gentleman Usher of the Purple Rod is the Usher to the Order of the British Empire, established in 1917 and effective since 1918.-Office Holders from 1918:*1918 – 23 August 1952: Sir Frederic Kenyon*30 September 1952 – 2 December 1960: Sir Ernest Gowers... |
Sir Ernest Arthur Gowers Ernest Gowers Sir Ernest Arthur Gowers GCB GBE Hon. D.Litt Hon. ARIBA was a British civil servant, now best known for work on style guides for writing the English language.-Life:... , GCB Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate mediæval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as Knights of the Bath... , GBE Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions... |
The Secretary | Sir Edward Bridges, GCB, GCVO Order of St Michael and St George The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III.... , MC |
The King of Arms | Air Marshal Sir Charles Roderick Carr Roderick Carr Air Marshal Sir Charles Roderick Carr KBE, CB, DFC, AFC was a senior Royal Air Force commander from New Zealand. He held high command in World War II and served as Chief of the Indian Air Force.-Military career:... , KBE Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions... , CB Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate mediæval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as Knights of the Bath... , DFC Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against... , AFC Air Force Cross (United Kingdom) The Air Force Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom Armed Forces, and formerly also to officers of the other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, though not in active operations against the enemy"... |
The Royal Victorian Order Royal Victorian Order The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys... |
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The Chaplain | The Reverend Cyril Cresswell, CVO, M.A. |
The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George Order of St Michael and St George The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III.... |
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The Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod The Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod is the Gentleman Usher to the Order of St Michael and St George, established in 1818.The office was simply designated as that of "Officer of Arms" to the Order from the first appointment in 1882 until 1911, when it received the present name.-Officers of Arms of... |
Admiral Sir Alan Geoffrey Hotham Alan Geoffrey Hotham Admiral Sir Alan Geoffrey Hotham, KCMG, CB was an officer of the Royal Navy. He played first-class cricket for Hampshire in 1901.... , KCMG Order of St Michael and St George The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III.... , CB |
The Registrar | Sir Percivale Liesching, GCMG, KCB Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate mediæval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as Knights of the Bath... |
The King of Arms | Sir (George) Nevile (Maltby) Bland Nevile Bland Sir George Nevile Maltby Bland, KCMG, KCVO was a British diplomat who served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Netherlands from 1938 through the war years until 1948... , KCMG, KCVO |
The Secretary | Sir Thomas Lloyd, GCMG, KCB. |
The Prelate | The Right Reverend Wilfred Marcus Askwith Wilfred Marcus Askwith Wilfred Marcus Askwith, KCMG, DD was the 2nd Bishop of Blackburn who was later translated to Gloucester. Educated at Bedford School and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge he was ordained in 1914. His first post was as Curate at St Helens Parish Church. After this he was a Master and Assistant... , D.D. Bishop of Blackburn Bishop of Blackburn The Bishop of Blackburn is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Blackburn in the Province of York.The diocese covers much of the county of Lancashire and has its see in the town of Blackburn, where the seat of the diocese is located at the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary... |
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate mediæval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as Knights of the Bath... |
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The deputy Secretary | Brigadier Ivan De la Bere, CVO, CBE |
The Gentleman Usher of the Scarlet Rod Gentleman Usher of the Scarlet Rod The Gentleman Usher of the Scarlet Rod is the Gentleman Usher to the Order of the Bath, established in 1725.-Office Holders from 1725:*1725 – ?: Edmund Sawyer*bef. 1763 – aft. 1789: Henry Hill*bef. 1806 – 2 July 1814: Sir Isaac Heard... |
Major-General Douglas Neil Wimberley Douglas Wimberley Major-General Douglas Neil Wimberley CB, DSO, MC was commander of the 51st Division at the Second Battle of El Alamein in World War II and lead it across North Africa to Sicily.... , CB, DSO Distinguished Service Order The Distinguished Service Order is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other parts of the British Commonwealth and Empire, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat.Instituted on 6 September... , MC |
The Registrar and Secetary | Air Vice-Marshal Sir Charles Alexander Holcombe Longcroft Charles Longcroft Air Vice Marshal Sir Charles Alexander Holcombe Longcroft KCB, CMG, DSO, AFC was a pilot and squadron commander in the Royal Flying Corps who went on to become a senior commander in the Royal Air Force.-Early years:... , KCB, CMG Order of St Michael and St George The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III.... , DSO, AFC |
Bath King of Arms | Air Chief Marshal Sir James Milne Robb James Robb (RAF officer) Air Chief Marshal Sir James Milne Robb GCB, KBE, DSO, DFC, AFC, RAF, was a senior Royal Air Force commander. After early service in the First World War with the Northumberland Fusiliers, Robb joined the Royal Flying Corps and became a flying ace credited with seven aerial victories... , GCB, KBE, DSO, DFC, AFC |
The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle Order of the Thistle The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is an order of chivalry associated with Scotland. The current version of the Order was founded in 1687 by King James VII of Scotland who asserted that he was reviving an earlier Order... |
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The Gentleman Usher of the Green Rod Gentleman Usher of the Green Rod The Gentleman Usher of the Green Rod is the Gentleman Usher to the Order of the Thistle, established in 1687.- Office Holders from 1714 :*1714–1761 Sir Thomas Brand*1762–1787 Robert Quarme*1787–1800 Matthew Robert Arnott*1800–1842 Robert Quarme the younger... |
Colonel Sir Edward Daymonde Stevenson, KCVO, MC |
The Most Noble Order of the Garter Order of the Garter The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St... |
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The Register | Dean of Windsor Dean of Windsor The Dean of Windsor is the spiritual head of the Canons of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. The Dean chairs meetings of the Chapter of Canons as primus inter pares.-List of Deans of Windsor:* William Mugge, 1348* Walter Almaly, 1380... , The Right Reverend Eric Knightley Chetwode Hamilton Eric Knightley Chetwode Hamilton The Rt Rev Eric Knightley Chetwode Hamilton KCVO was an eminent Anglican clergyman during the mid part of the 20th century.He was born in 1890 and educated at Bradfield School and University College, Oxford.... , M.A. |
The Chancellor | Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax E. F. L. Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax, , known as The Lord Irwin from 1925 until 1934 and as The Viscount Halifax from 1934 until 1944, was one of the most senior British Conservative politicians of the 1930s, during which he held several senior ministerial posts, most notably as... KG Order of the Garter The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St... , OM Order of Merit The Order of Merit is a British dynastic order recognising distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture... , GCSI Order of the Star of India The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:# Knight Grand Commander # Knight Commander # Companion... , GCIE Order of the Indian Empire The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1878. The Order includes members of three classes:#Knight Grand Commander #Knight Commander #Companion... , TD |
his coronet carried by his page Benedick Peake, Esq. |
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Heralds II | |
Marchmont Herald Marchmont Herald Marchmont Herald of Arms is one of the titles used for a Scottish herald of arms of the Court of the Lord Lyon... |
Lieut.-Colonel John William Balfour Paul John William Balfour Paul Lt-Colonel John William Balfour Paul, DSO , educated at Sedbergh School, was a Scottish officer of arms, the son of James Balfour Paul. He was Falkland Pursuivant Extraordinary from 1927 to 1939, and Marchmont Herald from 1939 to 1957.-External links:**... , DSO |
Rothesay Herald Rothesay Herald Rothesay Herald of Arms in Ordinary is a current Scottish herald of arms in Ordinary of the Court of the Lord Lyon.The office was created after 1398 when the dukedom of Rothesay was conferred on David, eldest son of King Robert III, on 28 April 1398... |
Lieut.-Colonel Harold Andrew Balvaird Lawson |
Albany Herald Albany Herald Albany Herald of Arms was a Scottish herald of arms of the Court of the Lord Lyon.The office was first mentioned in a diplomatic mission from Scotland to England in 1401. The office was probably instituted on the creation of Robert Stewart, son of King Robert II, as Duke of Albany, on 28 April 1398... |
Major Charles Ian Fraser of Reelig |
The Standards
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The Standard of Ceylon |
borne by His Excellency Sir Edwin A. P. Wijeyeratne Edwin Wijeyeratne Sir Edwin Aloysius Perera Wijeyeratne, KBE was a Sri Lankan politician, diplomat, and one of the founding members of United National Party. He was a Senator and Cabinet Minister of Home Affairs and Rural Development in the government of DS Senanayake... , KBE |
The Standard of Pakistan |
borne by His Excellency Mirza Abol Hassan Ispahani Mirza Abol Hassan Ispahani Mirza Abol Hassan Ispahani was a Pakistani legislator and diplomat. He belonged to a well-to-do family and was educated at St John's College, Cambridge. He completed his Bar-at-Law in 1924 of the All India Muslim League held in Madras in April 1941... |
The Standard of the Union of South Africa |
borne by His Excellency Dr. Albertus L. Geyer |
The Standard of New Zealand |
borne by His Excellency Sir Frederick Widdowson Doidge Frederick Doidge Sir Frederick Widdowson Doidge, GCMG, was a journalist in New Zealand and England, then a National Party member in the New Zealand House of Representatives.... , KCMG |
The Standard of the Commonwealth of Australia |
borne by His Excellency Hon. Sir Thomas Walter White Thomas White (Australian politician) Sir Thomas Walter White KBE DFC was an Australian politician.-Early life and World War I:White was born at Hotham, North Melbourne, Victoria and educated at Moreland State School. In August 1914, he began training as an officer in the Australian Flying Corps at Point Cook... , KBE, DFC, VD Volunteer Decoration The Volunteer Officers' Decoration was created by Royal Warrant under command of Queen Victoria on 25 July 1892 to reward 'efficient and capable' officers of the Volunteer Force who had served for twenty years... |
The Standard of Canada |
borne by His Excellency Norman Alexander Robertson Norman Robertson Norman Alexander Robertson, CC was a Canadian diplomat and was one of Prime Minister Mackenzie King's advisers.... |
The Union Standard |
borne by Captain John Lindley Marmion Dymoke (the Queen's Champion Queen's Champion The feudal holder of the Manor of Scrivelsby since 1066 has held that manor from the Crown by grand serjeanty of being The Honourable The King's/Queen's Champion. Such person is also Standard Bearer of England.- Origins :... ) |
The Standard of the Principality of Wales |
borne by the William Ormsby-Gore, 4th Baron Harlech William Ormsby-Gore, 4th Baron Harlech William George Arthur Ormsby-Gore, 4th Baron Harlech KG, GCMG, PC , known as William Ormsby-Gore until 1938, was a British Conservative politician and banker.-Background:... , KG, GCMG |
his coronet carried by his page Julian Ormsby-Gore, Esq. |
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Standards of the Quarterings of the Royal Arms |
borne by William Sidney, 6th Baron De L'Isle and Dudley William Sidney, 1st Viscount De L'Isle William Philip Sidney, 1st Viscount De L'Isle and 6th Baron De L'Isle and Dudley VC KG GCMG GCVO KStJ PC , was the 15th Governor-General of Australia and the final non-Australian to hold the office... , VC Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories.... |
his coronet carried by his page George Jeffreys George Jeffreys George Jeffreys may refer to:* George Jeffreys composer and organist to Charles I* George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys , British politician & jurist... , Esq.. |
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Edward Stanley, 18th Earl of Derby Edward Stanley, 18th Earl of Derby Edward John Stanley, 18th Earl of Derby MC , known as Lord Stanley from 1938 to 1948, was a British peer.... , MC |
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his coronet carried by his page Henry Milles-Lade, Viscount Trowley Henry Milles-Lade, 5th Earl Sondes Henry George Herbert Milles-Lade, 5th Earl Sondes , styled Viscount Throwley between 1941 and 1970, was a British peer. He inherited the title upon the death of his father in 1970 and the peerage became extinct when he died without an heir.The fifth earl was considered a colourful character... |
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Henry Scrymgeour-Wedderburn, 11th Earl of Dundee, Hereditary Royal Standard-Bearer for Scotland Bearer of the Royal Banner Tbe Bearer of the Royal Banner is one of the Great Officers of the Royal Household in Scotland.In 1298 Alexander Scrymgeour was granted the office of Constable of Dundee for the service of carrying the royal banner in the army of Scotland, and in 1324 Robert I granted Alexander's son, Nicholas... |
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his coronet carried by his page Christopher James Makins Christopher Makins, 2nd Baron Sherfield Christopher James Makins, 2nd Baron Sherfield was an Anglo-American diplomat, foreign policy expert, and author.... , Esq. |
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The Royal Standard |
borne by Field Marshal Field Marshal Field Marshal is a military rank. Traditionally, it is the highest military rank in an army.-Etymology:The origin of the rank of field marshal dates to the early Middle Ages, originally meaning the keeper of the king's horses , from the time of the early Frankish kings.-Usage and hierarchical... Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein Bernard Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, KG, GCB, DSO, PC , nicknamed "Monty" and the "Spartan General" was a British Army officer. He saw action in the First World War, when he was seriously wounded, and during the Second World War he commanded the 8th Army from... , KG, GCB, DSO |
his coronet carried by his page Nicholas Wright Nicholas Wright Nicholas or Nick Wright may refer to:* Sir Nicholas Wright , English academic* Nick Wright , English footballer* Nick Wright , English footballer... , Esq. |
Members of the Royal Household
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The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household Vice-Chamberlain of the Household The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household is usually a junior government whip in the British House of Commons and is an officer of the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. He or she is the Deputy to the Lord Chamberlain of the Household. The Vice-Chamberlain's main role is to compile... |
Sir Henry Gray Studholme Sir Henry Studholme, 1st Baronet Sir Henry Gray Studholme, 1st Baronet , was a British Conservative politician.Studholme was Member of Parliament for Tavistock from a 1942 by-election until his retirement in 1966, when he was succeeded by Michael Heseltine... |
The Treasurer of the Household Treasurer of the Household The position of Treasurer of the Household is theoretically held by a household official of the British monarch, under control of the Lord Steward's Department, but is, in fact, a political office held by one of the government's Deputy Chief Whips in the House of Commons... |
Sir Cedric Drewe Cedric Drewe Sir Cedric Drewe, KCVO was a British Conservative Party politician. He was the son of Julius Drewe, the English businessman, retailer and entrepreneur.... |
The Comptroller of the Household Comptroller of the Household The Comptroller of the Household is an ancient position in the English royal household, currently the second-ranking member of the Lord Steward's department, and often a cabinet member. He was an ex officio member of the Board of Green Cloth, until that body was abolished in the reform of the local... |
Major Sir Roger John Edward Conant Sir Roger Conant, 1st Baronet Sir Roger John Edward Conant, 1st Baronet was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom. He was a Member of Parliament for more than 25 years between 1931 and 1959.... |
The Keeper of the Jewel House Master of the Jewel Office The Master of the Jewel Office is a position in the British Royal Household. The holders are responsible for running the Jewel Office, which holds the Sovereign's jewellry.-Masters of the Jewel Office:*1445–1448: John Merston*1465–1483: Thomas Vaughan... bearing on a cushion the Ring, the Armills, and the Sword for the Offering |
Alexander Hardinge, 2nd Baron Hardinge of Penshurst Alexander Hardinge, 2nd Baron Hardinge of Penshurst Alexander Henry Louis Hardinge, 2nd Baron Hardinge of Penshurst GCB GCVO MC PC was Private Secretary to the Sovereign during the Abdication Crisis of Edward VIII and during most of the Second World War.... , GCB, GCVO, MC |
acting for Major-General Sir Hervey Degge Wilmot Sitwell, CB, MC | |
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Bluemantle Pursuivant Bluemantle Pursuivant Bluemantle Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary is a junior officer of arms of the College of Arms in London. The office is reputed to have been created by King Henry V to serve the Order of the Garter, but there is no documentary evidence of this. There is, however, mention of an officer styled... |
James A. Frere James Frere James Arnold Frere, FSA was an officer of arms at the College of Arms in London.-Biography:He was the only son of John Geoffrey Frere of Hartley and Violet Ivy Sparks. Following military service in the Intelligence Corps, he began his heraldic career on 24 February 1948 when he was appointed... , Esq. |
Rouge Croix Pursuivant Rouge Croix Pursuivant Rouge Croix Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary is a junior officer of arms of the College of Arms. The office is named after St George's Cross which has been a symbol of England since the time of the Crusades... |
John Riddell Bromhead Walker John Walker (officer of arms) John Riddell Bromhead Walker, CVO, MC was a soldier and long-serving English officer of arms at the College of Arms in London.... , Esq., MC |
The Knights of the Garter Appointed to hold the Canopy for the Queen's Anointing |
Wentworth Beaumont, 2nd Viscount Allendale Wentworth Beaumont, 2nd Viscount Allendale Wentworth Henry Canning Beaumont, 2nd Viscount Allendale KG CB OBE MC DL JP was a British peer.Allendale was the son of the 1st Viscount Allendale and was educated at Eton and graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge in 1912. He was commissioned into the Territorial Force in 1912 and transferred... , KG, CB, CBE, MC |
his coronet carried by his page Hon. George Andrew Beaumont |
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Hugh Fortescue, 5th Earl Fortescue Hugh Fortescue, 5th Earl Fortescue Hugh William Fortescue, 5th Earl Fortescue KG, PC was a British peer and Conservative politician.Fortescue was the eldest son of Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue, and his wife the Hon. Emily , and succeeded his father in the earldom in 1932... , KG, CB, OBE Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions... , MC |
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his coronet carried by his page James Sherbrooke Waldegrave, Viscount Chewton James Waldegrave, 13th Earl Waldegrave James "Jamie" Sherbrooke Waldegrave, 13th Earl Waldegrave is a British peer and businessman.Waldegrave is the son of the 12th Earl Waldegrave and was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1986, he married Mary Furness , a daughter of Sir Robert Furness... |
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Gerald Wellesley, 7th Duke of Wellington Gerald Wellesley, 7th Duke of Wellington Gerald Wellesley, 7th Duke of Wellington, KG , styled Lord Gerald Wellesley between 1900 and 1943, was a British diplomat, soldier, and architect.... , KG |
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his coronet carried by his page Michael Thomas Jeremy Clyde, Esq. |
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William Arthur Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, 7th Duke of Portland William Cavendish-Bentinck, 7th Duke of Portland William Arthur Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, 7th Duke of Portland KG , known as Marquess of Titchfield until 1943, was a British Conservative Party politician.... , KG |
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The Lord Chamberlain of the Household Lord Chamberlain The Lord Chamberlain or Lord Chamberlain of the Household is one of the chief officers of the Royal Household in the United Kingdom and is to be distinguished from the Lord Great Chamberlain, one of the Great Officers of State.... |
Lawrence Lumley, 11th Earl of Scarbrough Lawrence Lumley, 11th Earl of Scarbrough Roger Lumley, 11th Earl of Scarbrough, KG, GCSI, GCIE, GCVO, PC, DL TD was a British Conservative statesman.... , KG, GCSI, GCIE, TD |
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The Lord Steward of the Household Lord Steward The Lord Steward or Lord Steward of the Household, in England, is an important official of the Royal Household. He is always a peer. Until 1924, he was always a member of the Government... |
Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton and 11th Duke of Brandon Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton Air Commodore Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton and 11th Duke of Brandon, KT, GCVO, AFC, PC, DL, FRCSE, FRGS, was a Scottish nobleman and pioneering aviator.... , KT Order of the Thistle The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is an order of chivalry associated with Scotland. The current version of the Order was founded in 1687 by King James VII of Scotland who asserted that he was reviving an earlier Order... , GCVO, AFC |
his coronet carried by his page Angus Alan Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, Marquess of Clydesdale Angus Douglas-Hamilton, 15th Duke of Hamilton Angus Alan Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 15th Duke of Hamilton and 12th Duke of Brandon was the premier peer of Scotland... |
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The Lord Privy Seal Lord Privy Seal The Lord Privy Seal is the fifth of the Great Officers of State in the United Kingdom, ranking beneath the Lord President of the Council and above the Lord Great Chamberlain. The office is one of the traditional sinecure offices of state... |
The Right Hon. Henry Frederick Comfort Crookshank Harry Crookshank, 1st Viscount Crookshank Harry Frederick Comfort Crookshank, 1st Viscount Crookshank CH, PC , was a British Conservative politician. He was Minister of Health between 1951 and 1952 and Leader of the House of Commons between 1951 and 1952.... |
The Prime Ministers of the Members of the CommonwealthCommonwealthCommonwealth is a traditional English term for a political community founded for the common good. Historically, it has sometimes been synonymous with "republic."More recently it has been used for fraternal associations of some sovereign nations...
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The Prime Minister of Ceylon | The Hon. Dudley Shelton Senanayake |
The Prime Minister of Pakistan Prime Minister of Pakistan The Prime Minister of Pakistan , is the Head of Government of Pakistan who is designated to exercise as the country's Chief Executive. By the Constitution of Pakistan, Pakistan has the parliamentary democratic system of government... |
The Hon. Muhammad Ali Bogra Muhammad Ali Bogra Nawabzada Mohammed Ali Bogra was a Pakistani statesman of Bengali origin, who served as the third Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1953 until 1955.-Early life:... |
The Prime Minister of India Prime Minister of India The Prime Minister of India , as addressed to in the Constitution of India — Prime Minister for the Union, is the chief of government, head of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the majority party in parliament... |
|Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru Jawaharlal Nehru Jawaharlal Nehru , often referred to with the epithet of Panditji, was an Indian statesman who became the first Prime Minister of independent India and became noted for his “neutralist” policies in foreign affairs. He was also one of the principal leaders of India’s independence movement in the... |
The Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa | The Hon., Doctor Daniel François Malan Daniel François Malan Daniel François Malan , more commonly known as D.F. Malan, was the Prime Minister of South Africa from 1948 to 1954. He is seen as a champion of Afrikaner nationalism. His National Party government came to power on the program of apartheid and began its comprehensive implementation.- Biography... |
The Prime Minister of New Zealand Prime Minister of New Zealand The Prime Minister of New Zealand is New Zealand's head of government consequent on being the leader of the party or coalition with majority support in the Parliament of New Zealand... |
The Right Hon. Sidney George Holland, CH |
The Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia Prime Minister of Australia The Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia is the highest minister of the Crown, leader of the Cabinet and Head of Her Majesty's Australian Government, holding office on commission from the Governor-General of Australia. The office of Prime Minister is, in practice, the most powerful... |
The Right Hon. Robert Gordon Menzies Robert Menzies Sir Robert Gordon Menzies, , Australian politician, was the 12th and longest-serving Prime Minister of Australia.... , CH, QC Queen's Counsel Queen's Counsel , known as King's Counsel during the reign of a male sovereign, are lawyers appointed by letters patent to be one of Her [or His] Majesty's Counsel learned in the law... |
The Prime Minister of Canada Prime Minister of Canada The Prime Minister of Canada is the primary minister of the Crown, chairman of the Cabinet, and thus head of government for Canada, charged with advising the Canadian monarch or viceroy on the exercise of the executive powers vested in them by the constitution... |
The Right Hon. Louis Stephen Saint-Laurent, QC |
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Prime Minister of the United Kingdom The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the Head of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister and Cabinet are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to the Sovereign, to Parliament, to their political party and... |
The Right Hon. Sir Winston Spencer-Churchill Winston Churchill Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, was a predominantly Conservative British politician and statesman known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the century and served as Prime Minister twice... , KG, OM, CH, TD |
The Archbishops
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The Cross of York | borne by the Reverend T. W. I. Cleasby, M.A. |
Archbishop of York Archbishop of York The Archbishop of York is a high-ranking cleric in the Church of England, second only to the Archbishop of Canterbury. He is the diocesan bishop of the Diocese of York and metropolitan of the Province of York, which covers the northern portion of England as well as the Isle of Man... |
The Most Reverend Cyril Forster Garbett, D.D. |
attended by the Reverend Prebendary Philip William Wheeldon Philip William Wheeldon Philip William Wheeldon OBE was the fourth Bishop of Whitby, and subsequently twice Bishop of Kimberley and Kuruman.-Life:... , OBE, M.A. |
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The Lord High Chancellor | Gavin Turnbull Simonds, 1st Baron Simonds Gavin Simonds, 1st Viscount Simonds Gavin Turnbull Simonds, 1st Viscount Simonds PC, KC was a British judge, politician and Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain.-Background and education:... |
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The Cross of Canterbury | borne by the Reverend John S. Long, M.A. |
Archbishop of Canterbury Archbishop of Canterbury The Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of England, the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and the diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Canterbury. In his role as head of the Anglican Communion, the archbishop leads the third largest group... |
The Most Reverend Geoffrey Francis Fisher, D.D. |
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and the Reverend Canon Ian Hugh White-Thomson Ian White-Thomson Ian Hugh White-Thomson is an Anglican clergyman. Educated at Harrow School where he was a Monitor and in the Football XI. Son of the Bishop of Ely. During the Second World War he was chaplain to William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, and from 1963 to 1976 was Dean of Canterbury... , M.A. |
The Duke of Edinburgh
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Arundel Herald Extraordinary Arundel Herald Extraordinary Arundel Herald of Arms Extraordinary is a supernumerary Officer of Arms in England. Though a royal herald, Arundel is not a member of the College of Arms, and was originally a private herald in the household of Thomas Fitzalan, Earl of Arundel. He is known to have served the Earl both in Portugal... |
Dermot Michael Macgregor Morrah, Esq. |
Norfolk Herald Extraordinary Norfolk Herald Extraordinary Norfolk Herald of Arms Extraordinary is an officer of arms in England. As an officer extraordinary, Norfolk is a royal herald, though not a member of the corporation of the College of Arms in London. Beginning in 1539 this officer was a herald to the dukes of Norfolk, though the first holder,... |
H. S. London, Esq. |
Somerset Herald Somerset Herald Somerset Herald of Arms in Ordinary is an officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. In the year 1448 Somerset Herald is known to have served the Duke of Somerset, but by the time of the coronation of King Henry VII in 1485 his successor appears to have been raised to the rank of a royal... |
Michael Roger Trappes-Lomax Michael Trappes-Lomax Michael Roger Trappes-Lomax, FSA was a poet, soldier, historian, and officer of arms at the College of Arms in London... , Esq. |
Lord Lyon King of Arms Lord Lyon King of Arms The Lord Lyon King of Arms, the head of Lyon Court, is the most junior of the Great Officers of State in Scotland and is the Scottish official with responsibility for regulating heraldry in that country, issuing new grants of arms, and serving as the judge of the Court of the Lord Lyon, the oldest... |
Sir Thomas Innes of Learney Thomas Innes of Learney Sir Thomas Innes of Learney, GCVO, WS was Lord Lyon from 1945 to 1969, after having been Carrick Pursuivant and Albany Herald in the 1930s. He was a very active Lord Lyon, strongly promoting his views of what his office was through his writings and pronouncements in his Court. In 1950, he... , KCVO |
Windsor Herald Windsor Herald Windsor Herald of Arms in Ordinary is an officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. It has been suggested that the office was instituted specifically for the Order of the Garter in 1348, or that it predates the Order and was in use as early as 1338... |
Richard Preston Graham-Vivian Richard Graham-Vivian Richard Preston Graham-Vivian, MVO, MC was a long-serving English officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. He was the younger son of Sir Richard James Graham, 4th Baronet, and Lady Mabel Cynthia Duncombe. During the First World War he served as an officer in the King's Royal Rifle Corps... , Esq., MC |
Harbinger of the Gentlemen at Arms Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms Her Majesty's Bodyguard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms is a bodyguard to the British Monarch. Until 17 March 1834 they were known as The Honourable Band of Gentlemen Pensioners.-Formation:... |
Major-General Arthur Reginald Chater Arthur Reginald Chater Major-General Arthur Reginald Chater CB, CVO, DSO, OBE, Croix de Guerre was an officer in the Royal Marines during World War I, the interwar years, and World War II.... , CB, DSO, OBE |
The Standard Bearer | Major-General Hon. Maurice Anthony Wingfield, CMG, DSO |
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The Queen's Consort | Admiral of the Fleet Admiral of the Fleet An admiral of the fleet is a military naval officer of the highest rank. In many nations the rank is reserved for wartime or ceremonial appointments... His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is the husband of Elizabeth II. He is the United Kingdom's longest-serving consort and the oldest serving spouse of a reigning British monarch.... , KG, KT, GBE |
his coronet carried by his page MJ. N. G. Rees, Midshipman, RN Royal Navy The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service... |
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The Equerry to the Duke of Edinburgh | Squadron-Leader Sir Beresford Peter Torrington Horsley Peter Horsley Air Marshal Sir Beresford Peter Torrington Horsley KCB, CBE, LVO, AFC was a senior Royal Air Force commander.-Early life:... , AFC |
The Treasurer to the Duke of Edinburgh | Lieut-General Sir Frederick Arthur Montague Browning Frederick Browning Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Arthur Montague Browning GCVO, KBE, CB, DSO was a British Army officer who has been called the "father of the British airborne forces". He is best known as the commander of the I Airborne Corps and deputy commander of First Allied Airborne Army during Operation... , KBE, CB, DSO |
The Private Secretary to the Duke of Edinburgh | Lieut.-Commander John Michael Avison Parker, MVO, RN |
Serjeant-At-Arms | Lieut.-Commander (S) Albert W. Stone, MVO, MSM Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom) The Meritorious Service Medal is a silver medal for distinguished service, or for gallantry, principally by non-commissioned officers of all of the British armed forces and of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service.-Summary:... , RN |
Serjeant-At-Arms | George A. Titman, Esq., CBE, MVO |
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Richmond Herald Richmond Herald Richmond Herald of Arms in Ordinary is an officer of arms of the College of Arms in England. From 1421 to 1485 Richmond was a herald to John, Duke of Bedford, George, Duke of Clarence, and Henry, Earl of Richmond, all of whom held the Honour of Richmond... |
Anthony R. Wagner Anthony Wagner Sir Anthony Richard Wagner, KCB, KCVO, FSA was a long-serving officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. He served as Garter Principal King of Arms before retiring to the post of Clarenceux King of Arms... , Esq. |
York Herald York Herald York Herald of Arms in Ordinary is an officer of arms at the College of Arms. The first York Herald is believed to have been an officer to Edmund of Langley, Duke of York around the year 1385, but the first completely reliable reference to such a herald is in February of 1484, when John Water... |
Aubrey John Toppin Aubrey Toppin Aubrey John Toppin, CVO, FSA was a long-serving English officer of arms at the College of Arms in London.Toppin was born in Twickenham in 1881. His first job was at the Science and Art Museum, Dublin from 1901 to 1906, until he gained the post of First Assistant to the Keeper of Irish Antiqities... , Esq., MVO |
Chester Herald Chester Herald Chester Herald of Arms in Ordinary is an officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. The office of Chester Herald dates from the 14th century, and it is reputed that the holder was herald to Edward, Prince of Wales, the Black Prince. In the reign of King Richard II the officer was attached... |
John Dunamace Heaton-Armstrong John Heaton-Armstrong Sir John Dunamace Heaton-Armstrong, MVO was a long-serving English officer of arms at the College of Arms in London.During the First World War he was commissioned into the Cavalry Branch of the Reserve of Officers of the British Indian Army as a second lieutenant, and was later promoted to... , Esq., MVO |
Lancaster Herald Lancaster Herald Lancaster Herald of Arms in Ordinary is an English officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. The title of Lancaster Herald first occurs in 1347 at Calais, and to begin with this officer was a servant to the noble house of Lancaster... |
Archibald George Blomefield Russell, Esq., CVO |
Bearer of the Regalia
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Saint Edward´s Staff | borne by James Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby, 3rd Earl of Ancaster, TD |
his coronet carried by his page George John Aird Sir John Aird, 4th Baronet Sir George John Aird, 4th Baronet is a British baronet. He is the son of Sir John Renton Aird, 3rd Baronet and Lady Priscilla Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby. He is usually called by his middle name John.... , Esq. |
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The Sceptre with the Cross Sceptre with the Cross The Sceptre with the Cross, also known as the St Edward's Sceptre, the Sovereign's Sceptre or the Royal Sceptre, is a sceptre of the British Crown Jewels. It was originally made for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661. In 1905, it was redesigned after the discovery of the Cullinan Diamond... |
borne by Marshal of the Royal Air Force Charles Frederick Algernon Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford Charles Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford Marshal of the Royal Air Force Charles Frederick Algernon Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford KG GCB OM DSO & Bar MC was a senior Royal Air Force officer and an advocate of strategic bombing... KG, GCB, OM, DSO, MC |
his coronet carried by his page Winston Spencer-Churchill, Esq. |
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a Golden Spur Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom The collective term Crown Jewels denotes the regalia and vestments worn by the sovereign of the United Kingdom during the coronation ceremony and at other state functions... |
borne by Richard Francis Roger Yarde-Buller, 4th Baron Churston |
his coronet carried by his page Hon. William Grosvenor |
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a Golden Spur Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom The collective term Crown Jewels denotes the regalia and vestments worn by the sovereign of the United Kingdom during the coronation ceremony and at other state functions... |
borne by Albert Edward Delaval Astley, 21st Baron Hastings |
his coronet carried by his page Philip Gurdon, Esq. |
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The Third Sword | borne by Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 8th Duke of Buccleuch, 10. Duke of Queensberry, KT, GCVO |
his coronet carried by his page Charles John Dawnay, Esq. |
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Curtana Sword of Mercy The Sword of Mercy, or Edward the Confessor's Sword, is a symbolically broken sword that is part of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom... |
borne by Hugh Percy, 10th Duke of Northumberland Hugh Percy, 10th Duke of Northumberland Hugh Algernon Percy, 10th Duke of Northumberland KG, GCVO, KStJ, PC, TD, FRS was the son of Alan Percy, 8th Duke of Northumberland and Lady Helen Gordon-Lennox.-Career:... |
his coronet carried by his page Edward Elwes, Esq. |
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The Second Sword | borne by Alexander Frederic Douglas-Home, 14th Earl of Home Alec Douglas-Home Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel, KT, PC , known as The Earl of Home from 1951 to 1963 and as Sir Alec Douglas-Home from 1963 to 1974, was a British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from October 1963 to October 1964.He is the last... |
his coronet carried by his page David Alexander Cospatrick Douglas-Home, Lord Dunglass David Douglas-Home, 15th Earl of Home David Alexander Cospatrick Douglas-Home, 15th Earl of Home, CVO, CBE is a Scottish peer, the only son of former Conservative Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home... |
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Norroy and Ulster King of Arms Norroy and Ulster King of Arms Norroy and Ulster King of Arms is one of the senior Officers of Arms of the College of Arms, and the junior of the two provincial Kings of Arms. The current office is the combination of two former appointments... |
Sir Gerald Woods Wollaston Gerald Wollaston Sir Gerald Woods Wollaston, KCB, KCVO was a long-serving officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. Wollaston's family had a firm tradition at the College of Arms. Wollaston's great-grandfather was Sir William Woods, Garter Principal King of Arms from 1838 until his death in 1842... , KCB, KCVO |
Clarenceux King of Arms Clarenceux King of Arms Clarenceux King of Arms is an officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. Clarenceux is the senior of the two provincial kings of arms and his jurisdiction is that part of England south of the River Trent. The office almost certainly existed in 1420, and there is a fair degree of... |
Sir Arthur William Steuart Cochrane Arthur Cochrane Sir Arthur William Steuart Cochrane, KCVO was a long-serving officer of arms at the College of Arms in London.-Biography:... , KCVO |
The Lord Mayor of London Lord Mayor of London The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of London is the legal title for the Mayor of the City of London Corporation. The Lord Mayor of London is to be distinguished from the Mayor of London; the former is an officer only of the City of London, while the Mayor of London is the Mayor of Greater London and... bearing the Crystal Sceptre |
The Right Hon. Sir Rupert De la Bere |
Garter Principal King of Arms Garter Principal King of Arms The Garter Principal King of Arms is the senior King of Arms, and the senior Officer of Arms of the College of Arms. He is therefore the most powerful herald within the jurisdiction of the College – primarily England, Wales and Northern Ireland – and so arguably the most powerful in the world... |
Hon. Sir George Rothe Bellew George Bellew Sir George Rothe Bellew, KCB, KCVO, KStJ, FSA was a long-serving officer of arms at the College of Arms is London. An expert genealogist and armorist, Bellew was appointed to the office of Garter Principal King of Arms–the highest heraldic office in England and Wales.-Personal life:Bellew... , CVO |
The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod | Lieut.-General Sir Brian Gwynne Horrocks Brian Horrocks Lieutenant-General Sir Brian Gwynne Horrocks, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC was a British Army officer. He is chiefly remembered as the commander of XXX Corps in Operation Market Garden and other operations during the Second World War... , KCB, KBE, DSO, MC |
The Lord Great Chamberlain Lord Great Chamberlain The Lord Great Chamberlain of England is the sixth of the Great Officers of State, ranking beneath the Lord Privy Seal and above the Lord High Constable... |
George Horatio Charles Cholmondeley, 5th Marquess of Cholmondeley George Cholmondeley, 5th Marquess of Cholmondeley George Horatio Charles Cholmondeley, 5th Marquess of Cholmondeley GCVO , styled Earl of Rocksavage from birth until 1923, was a British peer. He was the Lord Great Chamberlain of England in 1936 and also between 1952 and 1966.-Personal:... |
his coronet carried by his page Nicholas James Christopher Lowther, 2nd Viscount Ullswater Nicholas Lowther, 2nd Viscount Ullswater Nicholas James Christopher Lowther, 2nd Viscount Ullswater, LVO, PC , succeeded his great-grandfather in the Viscountcy of Ullswater in 1949... |
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The Lord High Steward of Ireland Lord High Steward of Ireland The Lord High Steward of Ireland is a hereditary Great Officer of State in Ireland, sometimes known as the Hereditary Great Seneschal. The Earls of Shrewsbury have held the office since the 15th century.... |
John George Charles Henry Alton Alexander Chetwynd-Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury Earl of Shrewsbury Earl of Shrewsbury is a hereditary title of nobility created twice in the peerage of England.-First creation, 1074:The first creation occurred in 1074 for Roger de Montgomerie, one of William the Conqueror's principal counselors... |
his coronet carried by his page John Chetwynd-Talbot, Esq |
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The High Constable of Scotland | Gilbert Allan Rowland Boyd, Lord Kilmarnock Baron Kilmarnock Baron Kilmarnock, of Kilmarnock in the County of Ayr, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1831 for William Hay, 18th Earl of Erroll. This was a revival of the Kilmarnock title held by his great-grandfather William Boyd, 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, who was attainted in 1746... MBE |
standing proxy for Diana Denyse Hay Countess of Erroll Earl of Erroll The Earl of Erroll is an ancient title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1453 for Sir William Hay.The subsidiary titles held by the Earl of Erroll are Lord Hay and Lord Slains , both in the Peerage of Scotland. The Earls of Erroll also hold the hereditary office of Lord High Constable... |
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The Great Steward of Scotland | David Alexander Robert Lindsay David Lindsay, 28th Earl of Crawford David Alexander Robert Lindsay, 28th Earl of Crawford and 11th Earl of Balcarres, KT, GBE , known as Lord Balniel from 1913 to 1940, was a British Unionist politician.... The Earl of Crawford and Balcarres Earl of Crawford The title Earl of Crawford is one of the most ancient extant titles in Great Britain, having been created in the Peerage of Scotland for Sir David Lindsay in 1398. It is the premier earldom recorded on the Union Roll.The title has a very complex history... GBE |
standing proxy for HRH The Duke of Rothesay (then known outside Scotland as The Duke of Cornwall) |
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his coronet carried by his page Hon. Thomas Richard Lindsay |
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The Earl Marshal Earl Marshal Earl Marshal is a hereditary royal officeholder and chivalric title under the sovereign of the United Kingdom used in England... |
Bernard Marmaduke Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk Bernard Marmaduke Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk, , styled Earl of Arundel and Surrey until 1917, was the eldest surviving son of Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk, who died when Bernard was only 9 years old... , KG, GCVO |
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The Sword of State | borne by Robert Arthur James Gascoyne-Cecil, 5th Marquess of Salisbury Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 5th Marquess of Salisbury Robert Arthur James Gascoyne-Cecil, 5th Marquess of Salisbury, KG, PC , known as Viscount Cranborne from 1903 to 1947, was a British Conservative politician.-Background:... , KG |
his coronet carried by his page William Hugh Amherst Cecil, Esq. |
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The Lord High Constable of England Lord High Constable of England The Lord High Constable of England is the seventh of the Great Officers of State, ranking beneath the Lord Great Chamberlain and above the Earl Marshal. His office is now called out of abeyance only for coronations. The Lord High Constable was originally the commander of the royal armies and the... |
Field Marshal Alan Francis Brooke Alan Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke Field Marshal The Rt. Hon. Alan Francis Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke, KG, GCB, OM, GCVO, DSO & Bar , was a senior commander in the British Army. He was the Chief of the Imperial General Staff during the Second World War, and was promoted to Field Marshal in 1944... , 1. Viscount Alanbrooke, KG, GCB, OM, DSO |
attended by his two pages Henry Neville Lindley Keswick, Esq. |
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Sceptre with the Dove Sceptre with the Dove The Sceptre with the Dove, also known as the Rod with the Dove or the Rod of Equity and Mercy, is a sceptre of the British Crown Jewels. It was originally made for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661... |
borne by Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox, Duke of Richmond and Gordon Duke of Richmond The title Duke of Richmond is named after Richmond and its surrounding district of Richmondshire, and has been created several times in the Peerage of England for members of the royal Tudor and Stuart families... |
his coronet carried by his page Sir Simon Warley Frederick Benton Jones, Esq. |
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St. Edward's Crown St. Edward's Crown St Edward's Crown was one of the English Crown Jewels and remains one of the senior British Crown Jewels, being the official coronation crown used in the coronation of first English, then British, and finally Commonwealth realms monarchs... |
borne by The Lord High Steward Lord High Steward The position of Lord High Steward of England is the first of the Great Officers of State. The office has generally remained vacant since 1421, except at coronations and during the trials of peers in the House of Lords, when the Lord High Steward presides. In general, but not invariably, the Lord... Admiral of the Fleet Andrew Browne Cunningham Andrew Cunningham, 1st Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope Admiral of the Fleet Andrew Browne Cunningham, 1st Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope KT, GCB, OM, DSO and two Bars , was a British admiral of the Second World War. Cunningham was widely known by his nickname, "ABC".... Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope, KT, GCB, OM, DSO |
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The Orb Sovereign's Orb The Sovereign's Orb is a type of regalia known as a globus cruciger and is one of the British Crown Jewels.- History :It was created for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661 along with the Sceptre with the Cross and Ampulla.... |
borne by Field Marshal Harold Rupert Leofric George Alexander Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis Field Marshal Harold Rupert Leofric George Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis was a British military commander and field marshal of Anglo-Irish descent who served with distinction in both world wars and, afterwards, as Governor General of Canada, the 17th since Canadian... , 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis, KG, GCB, GCMG, CSI Order of the Star of India The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:# Knight Grand Commander # Knight Commander # Companion... , DSO, MC |
his coronet carried by his page Hon. Brian James Alexander |
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The Paten Paten A paten, or diskos, is a small plate, usually made of silver or gold, used to hold Eucharistic bread which is to be consecrated. It is generally used during the service itself, while the reserved hosts are stored in the Tabernacle in a ciborium.... |
borne by the Bishop of London, The Right Reverend John William Charles Wand, D.D. |
The Bible Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom The collective term Crown Jewels denotes the regalia and vestments worn by the sovereign of the United Kingdom during the coronation ceremony and at other state functions... |
borne by the Bishop of Norwich Bishop of Norwich The Bishop of Norwich is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Norwich in the Province of Canterbury.The diocese covers most of the County of Norfolk and part of Suffolk. The see is in the City of Norwich where the seat is located at the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided... , The Right Reverend Percy Mark Herbert, D.D. |
The Chalice Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom The collective term Crown Jewels denotes the regalia and vestments worn by the sovereign of the United Kingdom during the coronation ceremony and at other state functions... |
borne by the Bishop of Winchester Bishop of Winchester The Bishop of Winchester is the head of the Church of England diocese of Winchester, with his cathedra at Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire.The bishop is one of five Church of England bishops to be among the Lords Spiritual regardless of their length of service. His diocese is one of the oldest and... , The Right Reverend Alwyn Terrell Petre Williams Alwyn Williams Alwyn Terrell Petre Williams was Bishop of Durham and then Bishop of Winchester .... , D.D. |
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The Clerk of the Cheque and Adjudant | Lt.-Colonel Hon. Osbert Versey, CMG, CBE |
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The Bishop of Bath and Wells Bishop of Bath and Wells The Bishop of Bath and Wells heads the Church of England Diocese of Bath and Wells in the Province of Canterbury in England.The present diocese covers the vast majority of the county of Somerset and a small area of Dorset. The Episcopal seat is located in the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew in... |
The Right Reverend Harold William Bradfield Harold William Bradfield Harold William Bradfield was an Anglican clergyman who served as Bishop of Bath and Wells from 1946 to 1960.He was educated at Alleyn's School and King's College London. Ordained in 1922, he served as Bishop of Bath and Wells from 1946-1960.-References:... , D.D. |
The Queen in Her Royal Robe of crimson Velvet, trimmed with Ermine and bordered with Gold Lace Wearing the Collar of the Garter Order of the Garter The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St... ; on Her Head a Diadem of precious Stones |
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The Bishop of Durham | The Right Reverend Arthur Michael Ramsey, D.D. |
The Lieutenant | Brigadier General Sir Harvey Kearsley, KCVO, CMG, DSO |
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Her Majesty's Train borne by The Mistress of the Robes Mistress of the Robes The Mistress of the Robes is the senior lady of the British Royal Household. Formerly responsible for the Queen's clothes and jewellery, the post now has the responsibility for arranging the rota of attendance of the Ladies in Waiting on the Queen, along with various duties at State ceremonies... assisted by |
Mary Cavendish, Dowager Duchess of Devonshire Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, GCVO, CBE was born Lady Mary Alice Gascoyne-Cecil, daughter of James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury... |
Lady Jane Antonia Frances Vane-Tempest-Stewart | |
Lady Mary Baillie-Hamilton | |
Lady Anne Veronica Coke | |
Lady Nancy Jane Marie Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby Jane Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby, 28th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby Nancy Jane Marie Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby, 28th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby PC is the daughter of the late Gilbert James Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby, 3rd Earl of Ancaster and Nancy née Astor.... |
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Lady Moyra Kathleen Hamilton | |
Lady Rosemary Mildred Spencer-Churchill | |
the coronet of the Mistress of the Robes carried by her page, Peregrine Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire Peregrine Andrew Morny Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire, KCVO, CBE , is a British peer. He is the only surviving son of the 11th Duke of Devonshire and his wife, the former Deborah Mitford. He succeeded to the dukedom following the death of his father on 3 May 2004... |
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The Groom Groom of the Robes Groom of the Robes is an obsolete office in the Royal Household of the Sovereign of England, later Great Britain, ultimately the United Kingdom. It is equivalent to a Lady-in-Waiting for Queens Regnant.-List of Grooms of the Robes:... of the Robes |
Captain Sir Harold Campbell, KCVO, DSO, RN |
Ladies of the Bedchamber | (Ann) Fortune FitzRoy, Countess of Euston Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton Ann Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton GCVO is the widow of Hugh FitzRoy, 11th Duke of Grafton... |
Lady Elizabeth Mary Yorke, Countess of Leicester | |
Women of the Bedchamber | Lady Alice Egerton |
Mrs. Alexander Abel Smith (Henriette Alice Cadogan) Henriette, Lady Abel Smith Henriette, Lady Abel Smith, DCVO, JP was Lady-in-Waiting to HM Queen Elizabeth II from 1949-1987.Born Henriette Alice Cadogan, the daughter of Commander Francis Charles Cadogan, RN and Ruth Evelyn Howard, she held the office of Lady-in-Waiting to HM Queen Elizabeth II from 1949-1987... , DCVO |
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Lady Margaret Hay (Lady Margaret Katherine Seymour) | |
Hon. Mrs. Andrew Elphinstone (Jean Frances Hambro) | |
The Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom Admiral Admiral is the rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above vice admiral and below admiral of the fleet . It is usually abbreviated to "Adm" or "ADM"... |
Admiral Sir Martin Eric Dunbar-Nasmith, VC, KCB |
The Master of the Horse Master of the Horse The Master of the Horse was a position of varying importance in several European nations.-Magister Equitum :... |
Henry Hugh Arthur Somerset, 10th Duke of Beaufort Henry Somerset, 10th Duke of Beaufort Henry Hugh Arthur FitzRoy Somerset, 10th Duke of Beaufort KG GCVO KStJ PC was a British peer, the son of Henry Somerset, 9th Duke of Beaufort.... KG, GCVO |
his coronet carried by his page Ruben Harford, Esq. |
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The Gold-Stick-in-Waiting | Major-General Sir Richard Granville Hylton Howard-Vyse , KCMG, DSO |
The Captain General of the Queen's Bodyguard for Scotland (The Royal Company of Archers Royal Company of Archers The Royal Company of Archers is a ceremonial unit that serves as the Sovereign's Bodyguard in Scotland, a role it has performed since 1822 and the reign of King George IV, when the company provided a personal bodyguard to the King on his visit to Scotland. It is currently known as the Queen's... ) and Gold Stick for Scotland, |
John James Hamilton Dalrymple, 12th Earl of Stair, KT, DSO |
his coronet carried by his page Lord Archibald George Montgomerie Archibald Montgomerie, 18th Earl of Eglinton Archibald George Montgomerie, 18th Earl of Eglinton , styled Lord Montgomerie until 1966, is the son of Archibald William Alexander Montgomerie, 17th Earl of Eglinton and Ursula Joan Watson.He was educated at Eton College.... |
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The Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom The Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom is a now honorary office generally held by a senior Royal Navy admiral. Despite the title, the Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom is usually a full admiral... |
Admiral Sir Percy Lockhart Harnam Noble, GBE, KCB, CVO |
Lord in Waiting | John Scott, 4th Earl of Eldon, KCVO |
his coronet carried by his page Hon. Simon Peter Scott |
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The Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard Yeomen of the Guard The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard are a bodyguard of the British Monarch. The oldest British military corps still in existence, it was created by Henry VII in 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth Field. As a token of this venerability, the Yeomen still wear red and gold uniforms of Tudor... |
William Onslow, 6th Earl of Onslow William Onslow, 6th Earl of Onslow William Arthur Bampfylde Onslow, 6th Earl of Onslow KBE MC TD, DL was a British peer and officer in the British Army.Onslow was the eldest son of Richard William Alan Onslow, 5th Earl of Onslow and the Hon... MC, TD |
his coronet carried by his page Michael John Hare Michael Hare, 2nd Viscount Blakenham Michael John Hare, 2nd Viscount Blakenham , is a British peer and the son of John Hare, 1st Viscount Blakenham and Beryl Nancy Pearson and was chairman of Pearson PLC from 1993 to 1997. His son the Hon. Caspar John Hare is his heir apparent.He is the owner of the island of Little Colonsay in the... , Esq. |
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The Keeper of Her Majesty´s Privy Purse | Charles George Vivian Tryon, 2nd Baron Tryon Charles Tryon, 2nd Baron Tryon Brigadier Charles George Vivian Tryon, 2nd Baron Tryon GCVO, KCB, PC, DSO was a British peer, British Army officer, and a member of the Royal Household.... , KCVO, DSO |
his coronet carried by his page Hon. Anthony Tryon |
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The Private Secretary to the Queen Private Secretary to the Sovereign The Private Secretary to the Sovereign is the senior operational member of the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom, as distinct from the Great Officers of the Household. The Private Secretary is the principal channel of communication with Her Majesty's Government and the... |
The Right Hon. Alan Frederick "Tommy" Lascelles Alan Lascelles Sir Alan Frederick "Tommy" Lascelles, GCB, GCVO, CMG, MC was a British courtier and civil servant who held several positions in the first half of the twentieth century, culminating in his position as Private Secretary to both King George VI and to Queen Elizabeth II... , GCB, GCVO, CMG, MC |
The Crown Equerry | Colonel Sir Dermot McMorrough Kavanagh Dermot McMorrough Kavanagh Colonel Sir Dermot McMorrough Kavanagh GCVO was Crown Equerry of the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom from 1941 to 1955... , GCVO |
The Comptroller Lord Chamberlain's Office | Lieut.-Colonel Sir Terence Edmund Gascoigne Nugent , GCVO, MC |
Equerries to the Queen | Group Captain Peter Townsend, CVO, DSO, DFC |
Major Sir Michael Edward Adeane Michael Adeane, Baron Adeane Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Edward Adeane, Baron Adeane, GCB, GCVO, PC , was Private Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II during the first twenty years of her reign.... , KCVO, CB |
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Captain Edward John Spencer, Viscount Althorp Edward Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer Edward John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer MVO , styled Viscount Althorp until 1975, was a British peer and the father of Diana, Princess of Wales.-Education and military career:... |
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Captain Patrick Terence William Span Plunket, 7th Baron Plunket | |
his coronet carried by his page Sheridan Frederick Terence Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 5th Marquess of Dufferin and Ava Sheridan Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 5th Marquess of Dufferin and Ava Sheridan Frederick Terence Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 5th Marquess of Dufferin and Ava was a British patron of the arts... |
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The Field-Officer-In-Brigade Waiting | Colonel Thomas Foley Churchill Winnington , MBE |
The Silver-Stick-in-Waiting | Colonel Edward John Sutton Ward , MVO, MC |
The Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant of the Yeomen of the Guard | Lieut.-Colonel Ralph Charles Bingham , DSO |
The Lieutenant of the Yeomen of the Guard | Sir Allan Henry Shafto Adair Allan Henry Shafto Adair Major General Sir Allan Henry Shafto Adair, 6th Baronet GCVO, CB, DSO, MC & Bar JP DL was a British Army general who served in both World Wars; as a company commander in the Grenadier Guards in the First, and as Commanding Officer the Guards Armoured Division in the Second.-Military career:Adair... , 6th Baronet Adair, CB, DSO, MC, CB, DSO, MC |
Twelve Yeomen of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard |