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     • Black Rod is a personal attendant of the sovereign in the upper house and there functions as a sergeant at arms. The most prominent duty of the office is the summoning of the members of the House of Commons (the lower house) to the upper house to hear a speech from the throne or the royal assent given to bills.
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   Why is the Black Rod so important?

   • Why the role is so important ahead of King’s speech © GB News (CA) The Black Rod of the House of Lords ensures that order is maintained within the House of Lords, especially during the King's Speech.

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   What is a Black Rod?

   • The role of Usher of the Black Rod of the House of Lords was created in the 14th century. They are responsible for controlling access to and ensuring that order is maintained within the House of Lords. However, they also have a ceremonial as well as an administrative role within the functioning of the UK Parliament.

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   How does the Black Rod work?

   • When the Senate is meeting and the Black Rod is not in use, it stands upright beside the Usher of the Black Rod’s chair on the government side. On the opening of a new parliament the Usher of the Black Rod uses the Black Rod to knock 3 times on the door of the House of Representatives.

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   What is the role of Usher of the Black Rod?

   • The role of Usher of the Black Rod of the House of Lords was created in the 14th century. They are responsible for controlling access to and ensuring that order is maintained within the House of Lords. However, they also have a ceremonial as well as an administrative role within the functioning of the UK Parliament. Why are they important?

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   Black Rod, an office of the British House of Lords (the upper house in Parliament ), instituted in 1350. Its holder is appointed by royal letters patent, and the title is derived from the staff of office, an ebony stick surmounted with a gold lion. Black Rod is a personal attendant of the sovereign in the upper house and there functions as a ...

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   Nov 7, 2023 · Black Rod is one of the senior officers in the House of Lords and participates in major ceremonial events in the Palace of Westminster. The role of Black Rod at the State Opening of...

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   Nov 7, 2023 · The King. Tuesday 7 November 2023, 12:23pm. Black Rod at the state opening of parliament on Tuesday. Credit: PA. By Rachel Dixon, Multimedia Producer. While the key purpose of the King's Speech...

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   Nov 6, 2023 · They are responsible for controlling access to and ensuring that order is maintained within the House of Lords. However, they also have a ceremonial as well as an administrative role within the functioning of the UK Parliament. Why are they important?

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   Nov 7, 2023 · The MPs then follow the Black Rod to the House of Lords in a loud manner, which is meant to signal MPs' independence. This custom dates back to 1641. The current Usher of the Black Rod is Sarah ...

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   May 11, 2021 · 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...

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   What is the Black Rod? The Black Rod is a staff and the symbol of the power of the Usher of the Black Rod. It is 1.44 metres long, made of ebony wood and weighs 1.119 kg. It is topped with a silver crown and has a silver Australian Coat of Arms.