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Sarah Davina Clarke CVO, OBE (born 12 October 1965) is a British administrator. Since 13 February 2018, she has served as Black Rod, [1] the first female Black Rod in the 650-year history of the role.
Feb 13, 2018 · The first female Black Rod has been presented with her ceremonial staff by the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Sarah Clarke, who previously ran the Wimbledon tennis championships, follows in a...
Sarah Clarke is the first woman to be appointed to the role of Black Rod in its 650-year history. As such, she will be known as The Lady Usher of the Black Rod. Black Rod is appointed by the Monarch on the recommendation of a selection panel chaired by the Lord Speaker.
Nov 17, 2017 · The appointment of Sarah Clarke, who is currently in charge of organising the Wimbledon championships, has been approved by the Queen. She will replace David Leakey and be known as The Lady Usher of the Black Rod when she starts the new job next year.
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Feb 13, 2018 · The first female Black Rod has been presented with her ceremonial staff by the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Sarah Clarke, who previously ran the Wimbledon tennis championships, follows in a 650...
Nov 17, 2017 · Sarah Clarke, Championships Director at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, which hosts Wimbledon, will take on responsibility for ceremonial events at the House of Lords and take possession of the...
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Nov 17, 2017 · A senior Wimbledon boss has been appointed as the first female Black Rod in the 650-year history of the House of Lords. Sarah Clarke, who is currently championships director at the All...
