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Gentleman Usher to the Sword of State

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The Gentleman Usher to the Sword of State is an officer of the British Royal Household. He is responsible for bearing the Sword of State before the monarch on ceremonial occasions. However, the Gentleman Usher was removed from the procession at the State Opening of Parliament in 1998.[1]

List of Gentlemen Ushers to the Sword of State

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Davison, John (1998-11-23). "Britannia still following the 'uncool' rules". London: The Independent. Retrieved 2009-09-10.
  2. ^ "No. 19457". The London Gazette. 13 January 1837. p. 91.
  3. ^ "No. 27336". The London Gazette. 23 July 1901. p. 4838.
  4. ^ "No. 32989". The London Gazette. 7 November 1924. p. 8043.
  5. ^ "No. 33920". The London Gazette. 10 March 1933. p. 1686.
  6. ^ "No. 37509". The London Gazette. 22 March 1946. p. 1494.
  7. ^ "No. 44241". The London Gazette. 3 February 1967. p. 1299.
  8. ^ "No. 46113". The London Gazette. 26 October 1973. p. 12735.
  9. ^ "No. 48149". The London Gazette. 8 April 1980. p. 5285.
  10. ^ "No. 51323". The London Gazette. 3 May 1988. p. 5203.