Guardian News published this video item, entitled “Lord chamberlain breaks wand of office and places it on Queen’s coffin” – below is their description.
Lord Parker, the lord chamberlain, completed the symbolic ceremony in which he breaks his wand of office. Known as the ‘breaking of the stick’, this part of the funeral marked the end of the lord chamberlain’s term in service of Queen Elizabeth. His is the most senior position in the royal household and he is responsible for organising events such as weddings, funerals and state visits for the monarch; he has held the position since April 2021. King Charles will now appoint a lord chamberlain of his own
What is the ‘wand of office’ that will be broken at the Queen’s funeral?
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