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Ed Davis begins chamber duties as the next Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod today, as his appointment is announced in the House of Lords chamber.
Black Rod has a range of administrative and ceremonial duties. He is responsible for maintaining order within the House and its precincts, and is perhaps best known for the iconic moment during the State Opening of Parliament when he will knock on the door of the House of Commons to summon MPs to hear the King’s Speech.
📄 Find out more about Ed Davis’s appointment to the role of Black Rod https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/april/ed-davis-confirmed-as-next-black-rod/
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