Lord Chamberlain

2022 - 9 - 19

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What does breaking the Wand of Office mean? Why Lord ... (iNews)

What does breaking the Wand of Office mean? Why Lord Chamberlain breaks a white staff at the committal service. The Lord Chamberlain will break a thin, white ...

They must be a sworn member of the Privy Council, and are usually a peer. The position was originally part of the Cabinet, and remained political until 1924. [her state funeral at Westminster Abbey](https://inews.co.uk/news/the-queens-funeral-how-the-day-will-unfold-elizabeth-ii-laid-to-rest-1864458?ico=in-line_link), the [Queen has been transported to Windsor](https://inews.co.uk/news/funeral-procession-route-map-today-queen-coffin-westminster-abbey-windsor-castle-1864571?ico=in-line_link) for a [a committal service](https://inews.co.uk/news/the-queen-committal-service-time-when-funeral-timetable-explained-st-georges-chapel-1864054?ico=in-line_link). Then overwhelming silence] [Liz Truss makes first appearance as Prime Minister on global stage with reading at the Queen’s funeral] [the Royal Vault](https://inews.co.uk/news/royal-vault-what-prince-philip-where-buried-why-moved-explained-1858569?ico=in-line_link), the Dean of Windsor will say a psalm and the commendation before the Garter King of Arms pronounces the many styles and titles of the Queen. The Lord Chamberlain of the Household is the most senior officer of the Royal Household. [a smaller version of the Royal Standard of the Regiment](https://inews.co.uk/news/flags-queen-hearse-what-today-meaning-royal-standards-funeral-explained-1865566?ico=in-line_link) – on [ the coffin](https://inews.co.uk/news/the-queen-coffin-why-lead-lined-how-much-weigh-royal-tradition-explained-1865019?ico=in-line_link). With the help of the Bargemaster and Serjeants-at-Arms, the priceless crown jewels will be passed to the Dean who will place them on the High Altar. The Lord Chamberlain always breaks it at a monarch’s funeral, signifying the end of their service, and he will place it on the Queen’s coffin before it is lowered into At the Queen’s committal service, at the the end of the last hymn, the King will step forward and place the Grenadier Guards’ Queen’s Company Camp Colour – [commital service features](https://inews.co.uk/news/the-queen-windsor-arrive-time-when-route-map-westminster-committal-service-1866081?ico=in-line_link) several ceremonial moments which [symbolise the end of Elizabeth II’s reign](https://inews.co.uk/news/coronation-king-charles-iii-crowned-what-happens-on-day-1864697?ico=in-line_link), with the [“breaking of the Wand of Office”](https://inews.co.uk/news/lord-chamberlain-who-baron-andrew-parker-break-white-staff-queen-committal-service-today-1865822?ico=in-line_link) arguably the quirkiest – here’s what to expect. [Her coffin ](https://inews.co.uk/news/the-queen-coffin-why-lead-lined-how-much-weigh-royal-tradition-explained-1865019?ico=in-line_link)was transferred to [ the State Hearse](https://inews.co.uk/news/state-hearse-what-jaguar-land-rover-queen-funeral-windsor-procession-route-map-1860058?ico=in-line_link) for the journey [to St George’s Chapel](https://inews.co.uk/news/where-st-georges-chapel-why-queen-buried-king-george-memorial-chapel-windsor-1863995?ico=in-line_link), which concludes with [a poignant procession up ](https://inews.co.uk/news/queen-funeral-route-map-schedule-procession-westminster-abbey-when-coffin-windsor-1858891?ico=in-line_link)Windsor’s Royal Mile.

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What is the 'Wand of Office' that the Lord Chamberlain 'breaks'? (Metro)

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral is set to take place today, and in a ceremony filled with pageantry, many will be wondering what it all means.

[Queen Elizabeth II](https://metro.co.uk/tag/queen-elizabeth-ii/) tag page for the latest updates, and sign Metro.co.uk's [book of condolence to Her Majesty](https://metro.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-tributes-condolence-book/) here. [The Queen’s committal order of service in full](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/19/the-queens-committal-order-of-service-in-full-17405933/?ico=more_text_links) [here](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/15/queen-funeral-time-location-where-buried-guests-17352097/). [](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queens-health-latest-concerns-royal-family-gather-head-to-balmoral-16453313/) [Queen returns home to Windsor to be reunited with her beloved Philip](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/19/queen-returns-home-to-windsor-to-be-reunited-with-prince-philip-17410114/?ico=more_text_links) [Full schedule for the Queen's funeral and committal service](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/18/queen-elizabeth-iis-funeral-timings-full-schedule-for-the-day-17399136/) [Map shows where you can watch the Queen on her final journey to Windsor Castle](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/19/map-shows-route-queens-coffin-will-take-on-final-journey-to-windsor-17403848/) [The flowers chosen for the Queen's funeral and their significance](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/19/queen-funeral-what-flowers-were-chosen-and-what-is-their-significance-17405925/) [Queen’s last official portrait released ahead of her funeral](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/18/buckingham-palace-release-unseen-portrait-of-queen-on-eve-of-funeral-17401942/) [Queen to be separated from crown for final time in poignant committal service](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/19/queen-to-be-separated-from-crown-for-final-time-in-committal-service-17402931/) [Find out more »](https://metro.co.uk/news-updates-newsletter/) [among the royal jewels](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/13/a-guide-to-queen-elizabeth-iis-jewellery-collection-17351353/). [filled with symbolism](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/15/queen-funeral-time-location-where-buried-guests-17352097/), the funeral involved one final piece of pageantry at the end – the [ breaking of the Wand of Office](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/19/queens-wand-of-office-snapped-and-placed-on-her-coffin-in-poignant-moment-17411472/). [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/MetroUK?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor)and [ 2,000 attendees including world leaders](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/19/the-queens-funeral-guest-list-has-global-royals-and-world-leaders-17403454/) and [celebrities ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/19/queen-funeral-celebrities-attend-sandra-oh-bear-grylls-17403674/)– while the service in [St Georges’ Chapel ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/15/where-is-the-king-george-vi-memorial-chapel-and-can-people-visit-17384002/)was a more intimate affair where close friends and family can say their final goodbyes. [Queen Elizabeth II’s committal service ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/19/what-time-is-the-queens-committal-service-in-st-georges-chapel-in-windsor-17402621/)followed [Her Majesty’s state funeral](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/18/queen-elizabeth-iis-funeral-timings-full-schedule-for-the-day-17399136/) in Westminster Abbey.

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Who is the Lord Chamberlain? Royal Household officer to break ... (Evening Standard)

Queen Elizabeth II's committal service will take place on September 19, following a funeral service at Westminster Abbey. During the committal service at St ...

The Lord Chamberlain also has control over Westminster Hall and the Crypt Chapel, which he shares with the speakers of the two houses. The Lord Chamberlain is a member of the House, as well as a hereditary peer. Who is the Lord Chamberlain?

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Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Lord Chamberlain will break his 'wand of ... (MarketWatch)

The 'breaking of the stick' ceremony comes at the end of the committal service at Windsor Castle's St. George's Chapel.

And his thin white staff, the “wand of office,” is a ceremonial tool, according to the The wand will then be placed on the Queen’s coffin before it is lowered, according to the [Who are the guardsmen carrying the monarch’s coffin?](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/queen-elizabeth-iis-state-funeral-who-are-the-guardsmen-carrying-the-monarchs-coffin-11663580687?mod=article_inline) [order of service](https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/22418284/order-of-service-for-committal-at-st-georges-chapel-windsor-castle.pdf) for the committal at St. Up to a [million mourners](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/queen-elizabeth-funeral-key-moments-and-details-from-the-final-farewell-for-britains-beloved-monarch-11663588585?mod=article_inline) lined the streets of London to pay their respects to the country’s longest-serving monarch, who held the throne for seven decades.

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Lord chamberlain breaks wand of office and places it on Queen's ... (The Guardian)

The lord chamberlain breaks his wand of office, ending his term in service of the Queen. King Charles will now appoint someone new to the office.

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Who is the Lord Chamberlain, what are his duties and what does ... (WalesOnline)

In the final ceremonial act of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral the Lord Chamberlain will break the Wand of Office.

The ceremonial breaking of the Wand of Office signifies the end of the committal service, as the final hymn is played and Queen Elizabeth II is interred at the King George VI Memorial Chapel, at St. Once the Lord Chamberlain has broken the Wand of Office he lays it on top of the Queen’s coffin. The Lord Chamberlain will snap in two the Wand of Office, which is a thin white staff once used to discipline courtiers, Scotsman This is the final ceremonial act before Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest. His office also manages “elements of The Queen’s programme that involve ceremonial activity or public facing events”, the Royal Family’s website states. The current Lord Chamberlain is Andrew Parker, Baron Parker of Minsmere, who was appointed by the [Queen](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/royal-family) in April 2021.

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Why the Lord Chamberlain Broke His Wand of Office on Queen ... (PEOPLE.com)

The tradition of breaking the wand of office signifies the end of the Lord Chamberlain's service to the Queen.

[Queen Elizabeth](https://people.com/tag/queen-elizabeth/) will also be surrounded by family when she's buried at St George's Chapel, on which construction began in 1475 by King Edward IV and was completed more than 50 years later by King Henry VIII. [Queen Elizabeth](https://people.com/tag/queen-elizabeth/) to [King Charles III](https://people.com/royals/king-charles-iii-new-title-confirmed-death-queen-elizabeth/). The Lord Chamberlain position is the most senior officer role appointed by the royal household. The wand was then placed above the Queen's coffin and will be buried with the monarch. [Queen Elizabeth](https://people.com/tag/queen-elizabeth/)'s personal piper also played a lament in her honor. [Queen Elizabeth](https://people.com/tag/queen-elizabeth/)'s coffin during [the committal service](https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-funeral-timeline-events/) at St George's Chapel in Windsor on Monday.

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Who is Lord Chamberlain? Person responsible for 'Wand of Office ... (LondonWorld)

Who is Lord Chamberlain, the person responsible for 'breaking the stick' at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral?

Both will happen at the end of the last Hymn. He has been Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household since 1 April 2021. The Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household is the most senior officer of the household.

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