Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod
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Their full title is Lady or Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.
From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024
The full title of the role is Lady or Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2023
Wigged and white-ruffled, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod summoned M.P.s to hear Queen Elizabeth's dissolution speech.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod was striking pon- derously with that heavy instrument, last week, the door of the Canadian House of Commons.
From Time Magazine Archive
Accordingly the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod was sent, and soon a knocking was heard at the door of the Senate Chamber, and the Governor was informed that the members waited without.
From The Youth's Companion Volume LII, Number 11, Thursday, March 13, 1879 by Various
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