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Arthur Bothamley was the first person to hold the role; he was usher of the black rod for 45 years from 1892 until August 1937. In September 1937, he was succeeded by Captain Douglas Bryan, who retired in June 1957. John Everitt Seal took over from Bryan in June 1957 and held the role until his death
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and as the Serjeant-at-Arms and Keeper of the Doors of the House, in charge of the admission of strangers to the House of Lords. Either Black Rod or their deputy, the Yeoman Usher, is required to be present when the House of Lords, the upper house of Parliament, is in session, and plays a role in the
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Black Rod is principally responsible for controlling access to and maintaining order within the House of Lords and its precincts, as well as for ceremonial events within those precincts. Previous responsibilities for security, and the buildings and services of the
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is John Begley. In the Australian Senate, the Usher of the Black Rod assists with the administration and security of the Senate and has the power to take anyone into custody who causes a disturbance in or near the Senate chamber.
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of the Cook Islands parliament, and carved by Wireless Tomokino. The piece of wood it was carved from is thought to be over 160 years old. It was first used at the ceremonial opening of the 18th parliament on 22 March 2023.
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is the equivalent to the Black Rod office for the House of Lords. The position was also known as the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod until 1997, when the appointment of the first female Black Rod prompted the word
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had a Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod from its inception in 1910 to abolition in 1980. When the Senate was restored in 1994 the renamed position of Usher of the Black Rod returned with it, continuing in the new
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1642–1649: Alexander Thayne (as recognised by Parliament); jointly with James Maxwell until c. 1646. The Lords was abolished in 1649 and Thayne made a claim to the title at the Restoration in 1661, but was
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Black Rod, along with their deputy, is responsible for organising ceremonial events within the Palace of Westminster, providing leadership in guiding the significant logistics of running such events.
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2 March 1645 – 1661: Peter Newton (as recognised by the Royalists; Edward Ellis discharged the duties in 1642 and Newton in 1644, but neither seems to have been formally appointed at the time.)
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A ceremonial rod or staff is a common symbol indicating the authority of the office holder. Depictions of ancient authority figures in many cultures include such a rod (alternatively called a
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have their own Usher of the Black Rod. (Queensland abolished its upper house and the assemblies of the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory have always been unicameral.)
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This ritual also happens whenever the Lords have a commission to be read and Black Rod summons MPs to hear it. For example, on Tuesday 17 December 2019 this ritual happened twice.
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later that month. Manson retired in June 1971. In May 1972, Melville Harvey Scott Innes-Jones was appointed to succeed Manson. Innes-Jones retired in 1991.
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Usher and Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms, or on judicial occasions, to the Lord Speaker's deputy, the Assistant Serjeant-at-Arms. The mace was introduced in 1876.
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set in its base. Due to the fragility of the original 1931 black rod, alternative black rods are now used during the official openings of Parliament.
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was abolished in 1951, the Usher of the Black Rod continues to summon MPs to the chamber for the Throne Speech. It is not a full-time position.
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As in the United Kingdom, Black Rods in other parliaments are responsible for arresting any senator or intruder who disrupts the proceedings.
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on 1 November 1964. Alexander John Mackay Manson was appointed in May 1965 to succeed Seal in time for the opening of the second term of the
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Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. Colonel Nathan retired in 2005, and was followed by David Baguley. David Williams was appointed as the
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or other Parliamentary offence, such as contempt or disorder, or the disturbance of the House's proceedings. Their equivalent in the
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This list is derived from one published by the Parliamentary Archives in 2011, with alterations from later research.
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in January, 1931. Made of polished black ebony, it is topped by a golden lion rampant holding a shield bearing the
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in 1642, in what was seen as a breach of the constitution. This and prior actions of the King led to the
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Black Rod's official duties also include responsibility as the usher and doorkeeper at meetings of the
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Sainty, J.C. (June 2018). "A Biographical Note on James Maxwell, Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod".
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have also incorporated the position of the Black Rods into their respective parliamentary systems.
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Since 1971 the office of Serjeant at Arms has been held by the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.
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Usher of the Black Rod. Since early 2018, the post has been held for the first time by a woman,
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Usher of the Black Rod Sandra McKie at the State Opening of the New Zealand Parliament in 2023
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The Australian Parliamentary Education Office's information about the Usher of the Black Rod
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Sainty, J.C. (October 2014). "Black Rod and the Office of Usher of the Parliament Chamber".
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Black Rod is formally appointed by the Crown based on a recruitment search performed by the
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An Usher of the Black Rod knocks on the door of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom
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Odgers' Australian Senate practice / As revised by Harry Evans / edited by Rosemary Laing
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staff topped with a golden lion, which is the main symbol of the office's authority.
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into and out of the chamber for the Speaker of the House of Lords (formerly the
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The British Parliament's information about the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod
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The records of Black Rod's Department are held by the UK Parliamentary Archives
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The following is a list of Serjeants-at-Arms of the House of Lords since 1660:
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said that 30% of his work as Black Rod was within or for the House of Commons.
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The Peerage of Ireland: Or,A Genealogical History of the Present ..., Volume 4
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1495–30 December 1511: Hugh Denys (jointly with Assheton until Denys's death)
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exist for all the British orders of chivalry, and are coloured as follows:
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Black Rod is best known for their part in the ceremonies surrounding the
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had a Black Rod throughout its existence, until the disbandment of the
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1673: Sir George Charnock (in Ordinary) jointly with Roger Charnock
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List of Black Rods in England, Great Britain and the UK from 1361
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Parliamentary official in several Westminister-based parliaments
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is an official in the parliaments of several countries of the
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1835–1838: Major The Honourable Sir Francis Charles Stanhope
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Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
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The ceremonial black rod was presented to Parliament by
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The Canadian Parliament's information about Black Rod
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Officers of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom
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30 April 2009 – 28 October 2010: Lieutenant-General
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Black Rod is in theory responsible for carrying the
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Peerage and Baronetage of Great Britain and Ireland
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Inscription on the base of the ceremonial black rod
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This office is currently held by The Rt Rev. 1350:James Alfred Caulfeild, 7th Viscount Charlemont 1342:1841–1858: Lieutenant Colonel Sir George Morris 1044:In 2023, the Cook Islands adopted a black rod ( 804:Technically the serjeant at arms attending the 800:List of Serjeants-at-Arms of the House of Lords 770:9 May 2001 – 30 April 2009: Lieutenant-General 752:January 1985 – January 1992: Air Chief Marshal 734:18 June 1963 – October 1970: Air Chief Marshal 707:January 1920 – 14 May 1941: Lieutenant-General 205:") who accompanied high-level officials in the 2926:The Most Illustrious Order by Peter Galloway; 2922: 2920: 2918: 2614:"Appointment of Acting Usher of the Black Rod" 1482: 1480: 3096: 2916: 2914: 2912: 2910: 2908: 2906: 2904: 2902: 2900: 2898: 2720:"McKie appointed to permanent Black Rod role" 1174:Detail of the top of the ceremonial black rod 722:January 1945 – 18 January 1949: Vice Admiral 641:1718–1727: Sir William Sanderson, 1st Baronet 359:if not already knighted. Their deputy is the 201:(a bound bundle of rods) carried by guards (" 8: 3300:Positions within the British Royal Household 2746:"Openings of Parliament - Online Exhibition" 1834:"The London Gazette: Issue: 27363 Page:6569" 822:1671: Sir George Charnock (in Extraordinary) 2590:. New Zealand Defence Force. Archived from 1773: 1771: 1769: 1733: 1731: 1729: 1232:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 952:The current Usher of the Black Rod for the 477:This ritual is derived from the attempt by 143:, and in some countries, formally known as 3123: 3103: 3089: 3081: 2149:(YouTube). 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Government House. 17 October 2022 989:The Usher of the Black Rod for the 891:1 February 1936: Major-General Sir 758:January 1992 – 8 May 1995: Admiral 2958:Galloway, Peter (1 January 1983). 1955:British Historical Facts 1830–1900 1933:British Historical Facts 1760–1830 1913:British Historical Facts 1688–1760 1840:. The Parliamentary Press, London. 1821:. The Parliamentary Press, London. 1681:"Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod" 1516:. Parliament of the United Kingdom 1441:Gentleman Usher of the Scarlet Rod 1413:, but the role carries no duties. 1360:1918–1933: Sir Samuel Murray Power 544:1483–1485: Edward Hardgill (joint) 529:1438–1459: Robert Manfield (joint) 139:. The title is often shortened to 14: 3005:Morton, Grenfell (January 1980). 2076:"No. 16 – Usher of the Black Rod" 1974:. 15 November 1910. p. 8163. 1461:Gentleman Usher of the Purple Rod 1445:Most Honourable Order of the Bath 1312:1784–1790: Colonel Andrew Barnard 947:Australian states and territories 764:9 May 1995 – 8 May 2001: General 692:16 December 1895 – 23 July 1901: 658:Sir Francis Molyneux, 7th Baronet 598:1605–1620: George Pollard (joint) 151:. The position originates in the 3114:Parliament of the United Kingdom 3009:Home rule and the Irish question 2028:. 3 December 1946. p. 5913. 1778:"Appendix: Biographical Notes". 1431:Gentleman Usher of the Green Rod 1395:Heritable Usher of the White Rod 1309:1783–1784: Sir Willoughby Ashton 1260:1711–17??: Brinsley Butler, 1st 1179: 1167: 1155: 668:25 July 1832 – 8 February 1877: 261:Parliament of the United Kingdom 229: 197:). Another early example is the 182:. 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