The Gentleman Usher to the Sword of State is an officer of the British Royal Household. He is responsible for bearing the Sword of State before the monarch on ceremonial occasions. However, the Gentleman Usher was removed from the procession at the State Opening of Parliament in 1998.[1]
^Davison, John (1998-11-23). "Britannia still following the 'uncool' rules". London: The Independent. Retrieved 2009-09-10.
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