KING CHARLES delivers his Speech on Wednesday, May 13, as Parliament throws open its doors for the 2026 State Opening. One of ...

Dressed in black ceremonial robes and carrying an ebony staff topped with a golden lion, Black Rod is one of the most ...

A former Coleraine Academical Institution student has led the state opening of Parliament. Englishman Ed Davis CB CBE (63) ...

In line with the historic ritual, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod Ed Davis summons MPs in the Commons with a knock on ...

The job advertisement is at once both clear and coy. It states that the successful candidate will demonstrate “strong interpersonal and influencing skills”, a “calm manner” and “excellent ...

At the State Opening of Parliament, during which King Charles III delivers his annual speech, there will be a former ...