Black Rod - Revision history

Pankratz at 10:28, 27 October 2020

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	Black Rod or, to be more precise, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, is an official in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. He performs various official and ceremonial duties; famously, he summons the members of the [[House of Commons]] to the Queen's Speech (or King's Speech) during the [[State Opening of Parliament]].		Black Rod or, to be more precise, the Gentleman (or Lady) Usher of the Black Rod, is an official in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. He or she performs various official and ceremonial duties; famously, he or she summons the members of the [[House of Commons]] to the Queen's Speech (or King's Speech) during the [[State Opening of Parliament]].
	[[Image:Black Rod.jpg\|thumb\|Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod]]		[[Image:Black Rod.jpg\|thumb\|Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod]]
	==History==		==History==
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	==Ceremonial Duties Today==		==Ceremonial Duties Today==
	The probably most well-known ceremonial functions of Black Rod today is his attendance at the [[State Opening of Parliament]]. During the ceremony he is instructed to walk from the Chamber of Lords to the Chamber of Commons to summon the MPs to follow the Queen’s Speech at the House of Lords.		The probably most well-known ceremonial functions of Black Rod today is his or her attendance at the [[State Opening of Parliament]]. During the ceremony he or she is instructed to walk from the Chamber of Lords to the Chamber of Commons to summon the MPs to follow the Queen’s Speech at the House of Lords.
	[[Image:Black Rod knocking.jpg\|thumb\| Black Rod Knocking the Door]]		[[Image:Black Rod knocking.jpg\|thumb\| Black Rod Knocking the Door]]


	As a remnant of history the door of the Chamber of Commons is slammed to ~~his~~ face when ~~he tries~~ to walk in. This derives from an incident in 1641 when Black Rod is said to have entered the Commons without his rod and before he was officially called in. More widely remembered is the attempt by [[Charles I]] in January 1642 to arrest five Members of the House of Commons.		As a remnant of history the door of the Chamber of Commons is slammed to Black Rod's face when they try to walk in. This derives from an incident in 1641 when Black Rod is said to have entered the Commons without his rod and before he was officially called in. More widely remembered is the attempt by [[Charles I]] in January 1642 to arrest five Members of the House of Commons.
	The door-slamming and knocking ceremony (Black Rod has to knock three times with ~~his~~ rod till the door is opened and ~~he is~~ allowed to enter. Black Rod then respectfully asks the MPs to follow ~~him~~ to the [[House of Lords]]) performed today symbolises the independence of the [[House of Commons]] from both the [[House of Lords]] and, more importantly, from the monarch.		The door-slamming and knocking ceremony (Black Rod has to knock three times with their rod till the door is opened and they are allowed to enter. Black Rod then respectfully asks the MPs to follow to the [[House of Lords]]) performed today symbolises the independence of the [[House of Commons]] from both the [[House of Lords]] and, more importantly, from the monarch.

	'''Video footage of the ~~2010’s~~ ceremony: '''		'''Video footage of the 2010 ceremony: '''
	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvoj1QP1HSQ		http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvoj1QP1HSQ

Pankratz at 10:16, 8 May 2019

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	~~The~~ Black Rod or, to be more ~~precisely~~, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod is an official in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. He performs various official and ceremonial duties; famously, he summons the members of the [[House of Commons]] to the Queen's Speech (or King's Speech) during the [[State Opening of Parliament]].		Black Rod or, to be more precise, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, is an official in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. He performs various official and ceremonial duties; famously, he summons the members of the [[House of Commons]] to the Queen's Speech (or King's Speech) during the [[State Opening of Parliament]].
	[[Image:Black Rod.jpg\|thumb\|Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod]]		[[Image:Black Rod.jpg\|thumb\|Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod]]
	==History==		==History==

Pankratz at 15:46, 1 December 2016

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	In 1726 Black Rod’s parliamentary duties were summarized. They included:		In 1726 Black Rod’s parliamentary duties were summarized. They included:
	# Constant attendance on the [[House of Lords]]		# Constant attendance on the [[House of Lords]]
	# The carrying of the King’s/Queen’s commands to the Commons to attend him in the House of Lords		# The carrying of the King’s/Queen’s commands to the Commons to attend him/her in the House of Lords
	# Participation in the ceremony of introducing ~~lords~~ into the House		# Participation in the ceremony of introducing Lords into the House
	# Employment at the order of the House concerning the commitment of delinquents		# Employment at the order of the House concerning the commitment of delinquents
	These rules and rights were modified in 1876 when most of the duties were transferred to the Lord Great Chamberlain’s field of functions. Only two of Black Rod’s main functions remained: the roles of the doorkeeper and the messenger between the Houses.		These rules and rights were modified in 1876 when most of the duties were transferred to the Lord Great Chamberlain’s field of functions. Only two of Black Rod’s main functions remained: the roles of the doorkeeper and the messenger between the Houses.
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	As a remnant of history the door of the Chamber of Commons is slammed to his face when he tries to walk in. This derives from an incident in 1641 when Black Rod is said to have entered the Commons without his rod and before he was officially called in. ~~Since then~~ the door ~~is slammed~~ and Black Rod has to knock three times with his rod till the door is opened and he is allowed to enter. Black Rod then respectfully asks the MPs to follow him to the [[House of Lords]].		As a remnant of history the door of the Chamber of Commons is slammed to his face when he tries to walk in. This derives from an incident in 1641 when Black Rod is said to have entered the Commons without his rod and before he was officially called in. More widely remembered is the attempt by [[Charles I]] in January 1642 to arrest five Members of the House of Commons.
	~~All that is also said to symbolise~~ the independence of the [[House of Commons]] from the [[House of Lords]].		The door-slamming and knocking ceremony (Black Rod has to knock three times with his rod till the door is opened and he is allowed to enter. Black Rod then respectfully asks the MPs to follow him to the [[House of Lords]]) performed today symbolises the independence of the [[House of Commons]] from both the [[House of Lords]] and, more importantly, from the monarch.

	'''Video footage of the 2010’s ceremony: '''		'''Video footage of the 2010’s ceremony: '''
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	==Sources==		==Sources==
	~~http://www.portcullis.parliament.uk/DServe/dserve.exe?dsqIni=Dserve.ini&dsqApp=Archive&dsqCmd=Show.tcl&dsqDb=Persons&dsqPos=0&dsqSearch=Code==%27469%27~~

	http://www.explore-parliament.net/nssMovies/09/0941/0941_.htm		http://www.explore-parliament.net/nssMovies/09/0941/0941_.htm

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Ceremonial Duties Today

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	==Ceremonial Duties Today==		==Ceremonial Duties Today==
	The probably most well-known ceremonial functions of Black Rod today is his attendance at the [[State Opening of Parliament]]. During the ceremony he is instructed to walk from the Chamber of Lords to the Chamber of Commons to summon the MPs to follow the [[Queen’s Speech]] at the ~~Chamber~~ of ~~the~~ Lords.		The probably most well-known ceremonial functions of Black Rod today is his attendance at the [[State Opening of Parliament]]. During the ceremony he is instructed to walk from the Chamber of Lords to the Chamber of Commons to summon the MPs to follow the Queen’s Speech at the House of Lords.
	[[Image:Black Rod knocking.jpg\|thumb\| Black Rod Knocking the Door]]		[[Image:Black Rod knocking.jpg\|thumb\| Black Rod Knocking the Door]]

Pankratz at 15:17, 19 November 2013

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	The Black Rod or, to be more precisely, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod is an official in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. He performs various official and ceremonial duties; famously, he summons the members of the [[House of Commons]] to the [[Queen's Speech]] (or King's Speech) during the [[State Opening of Parliament]].		The Black Rod or, to be more precisely, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod is an official in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. He performs various official and ceremonial duties; famously, he summons the members of the [[House of Commons]] to the Queen's Speech (or King's Speech) during the [[State Opening of Parliament]].
	[[Image:Black Rod.jpg\|thumb\|Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod]]		[[Image:Black Rod.jpg\|thumb\|Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod]]
	==History==		==History==

Pankratz at 12:21, 9 July 2010

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	The title “Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod” exists since the times of [[Henry VIII]]. Shortly after [[the Order of the Garter]] was founded, a King’s Letters Patent says that one of the Order’s officers should bear their symbol, a black rod with a golden lion on the top, in official processions of the Order in St. George’s Chapel and [[Windsor Castle]].		The title “Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod” exists since the times of [[Henry VIII]]. Shortly after [[the Order of the Garter]] was founded, a King’s Letters Patent says that one of the Order’s officers should bear their symbol, a black rod with a golden lion on the top, in official processions of the Order in St. George’s Chapel and [[Windsor Castle]].
	The chosen officer should be an experienced and honourable member of the troops.		The chosen officer should be an experienced and honourable member of the troops.
	Since the Constitution of [[the Order of the Garter]] in 1522 (the Garter Statue), ~~Back~~ Rod’s main function, apart from the ceremonial bearing of the rod, was to be the doorkeeper at meetings of the Order and ~~the~~ Parliament, to keep all secrets inside.		Since the Constitution of [[the Order of the Garter]] in 1522 (the Garter Statue), Black Rod’s main function, apart from the ceremonial bearing of the rod, was to be the doorkeeper at meetings of the Order and of Parliament, to keep all secrets inside.
	In 1726 Black Rod’s parliamentary duties were summarized. They included:		In 1726 Black Rod’s parliamentary duties were summarized. They included:
	# Constant attendance on the [[House of Lords]]		# Constant attendance on the [[House of Lords]]
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	As a remnant of history the door of the Chamber of Commons is slammed to his face when he tries to walk in. This derives from an incident in 1641 when Black Rod is said to have entered the Commons without his rod and before he was officially called in. Since then the door is slammed and Black Rod has to knock three times with his rod till the door is opened and he is allowed to enter. Black Rod then respectfully asks the MPs to follow him to the [[House of Lords]].		As a remnant of history the door of the Chamber of Commons is slammed to his face when he tries to walk in. This derives from an incident in 1641 when Black Rod is said to have entered the Commons without his rod and before he was officially called in. Since then the door is slammed and Black Rod has to knock three times with his rod till the door is opened and he is allowed to enter. Black Rod then respectfully asks the MPs to follow him to the [[House of Lords]].
	All that is also said to symbolise the independence of the [[House of Commons]] from the[[ House of Lords]].		All that is also said to symbolise the independence of the [[House of Commons]] from the [[House of Lords]].

	'''Video footage of the 2010’s ceremony: '''		'''Video footage of the 2010’s ceremony: '''

PG8 at 10:43, 9 July 2010

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	The title “Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod” exists since the times of [[Henry VIII]]. Shortly after [[the Order of the Garter]] was founded, a King’s Letters Patent says that one of the Order’s officers should bear their symbol, a black rod with a golden lion on the top, in official processions of the Order in St. George’s Chapel and [[Windsor Castle]].		The title “Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod” exists since the times of [[Henry VIII]]. Shortly after [[the Order of the Garter]] was founded, a King’s Letters Patent says that one of the Order’s officers should bear their symbol, a black rod with a golden lion on the top, in official processions of the Order in St. George’s Chapel and [[Windsor Castle]].
	The chosen officer should be an experienced and honourable member of the troops.		The chosen officer should be an experienced and honourable member of the troops.
	Since the Constitution of [[the Order of the Garter]] in 1522 (the Garter Statue ), Back Rod’s main function, apart from the ceremonial bearing of the rod, was to be the doorkeeper at meetings of the Order and the Parliament, to keep all secrets inside.		Since the Constitution of [[the Order of the Garter]] in 1522 (the Garter Statue), Back Rod’s main function, apart from the ceremonial bearing of the rod, was to be the doorkeeper at meetings of the Order and the Parliament, to keep all secrets inside.
	In 1726 Black Rod’s parliamentary duties were summarized. They included:		In 1726 Black Rod’s parliamentary duties were summarized. They included:
	# Constant attendance on the [[House of Lords]]		# Constant attendance on the [[House of Lords]]

PG8 at 10:41, 9 July 2010

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	An official in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. He performs various official and ceremonial duties; famously, he summons the members of the [[House of Commons]] to the Queen's Speech (or King's Speech) during the [[State Opening of Parliament]].		The Black Rod or, to be more precisely, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod is an official in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. He performs various official and ceremonial duties; famously, he summons the members of the [[House of Commons]] to the [[Queen's Speech]] (or King's Speech) during the [[State Opening of Parliament]].
			[[Image:Black Rod.jpg\|thumb\|Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod]]
			==History==
			The title “Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod” exists since the times of [[Henry VIII]]. Shortly after [[the Order of the Garter]] was founded, a King’s Letters Patent says that one of the Order’s officers should bear their symbol, a black rod with a golden lion on the top, in official processions of the Order in St. George’s Chapel and [[Windsor Castle]].
			The chosen officer should be an experienced and honourable member of the troops.
			Since the Constitution of [[the Order of the Garter]] in 1522 (the Garter Statue ), Back Rod’s main function, apart from the ceremonial bearing of the rod, was to be the doorkeeper at meetings of the Order and the Parliament, to keep all secrets inside.
			In 1726 Black Rod’s parliamentary duties were summarized. They included:
			# Constant attendance on the [[House of Lords]]
			# The carrying of the King’s/Queen’s commands to the Commons to attend him in the House of Lords
			# Participation in the ceremony of introducing lords into the House
			# Employment at the order of the House concerning the commitment of delinquents
			These rules and rights were modified in 1876 when most of the duties were transferred to the Lord Great Chamberlain’s field of functions. Only two of Black Rod’s main functions remained: the roles of the doorkeeper and the messenger between the Houses.

	[[~~Category~~:~~Expansion~~]]		==Ceremonial Duties Today==
			The probably most well-known ceremonial functions of Black Rod today is his attendance at the [[State Opening of Parliament]]. During the ceremony he is instructed to walk from the Chamber of Lords to the Chamber of Commons to summon the MPs to follow the [[Queen’s Speech]] at the Chamber of the Lords.
			[[Image:Black Rod knocking.jpg\|thumb\| Black Rod Knocking the Door]]


			As a remnant of history the door of the Chamber of Commons is slammed to his face when he tries to walk in. This derives from an incident in 1641 when Black Rod is said to have entered the Commons without his rod and before he was officially called in. Since then the door is slammed and Black Rod has to knock three times with his rod till the door is opened and he is allowed to enter. Black Rod then respectfully asks the MPs to follow him to the [[House of Lords]].
			All that is also said to symbolise the independence of the [[House of Commons]] from the[[ House of Lords]].

			'''Video footage of the 2010’s ceremony: '''
			http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvoj1QP1HSQ

			==Sources==
			http://www.portcullis.parliament.uk/DServe/dserve.exe?dsqIni=Dserve.ini&dsqApp=Archive&dsqCmd=Show.tcl&dsqDb=Persons&dsqPos=0&dsqSearch=Code==%27469%27

			http://www.explore-parliament.net/nssMovies/09/0941/0941_.htm

			http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/guides/newsid_81000/81909.stm

			http://www.parliament.uk/about/mps-and-lords/principal/black-rod/

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