Investiture ceremonies are a key part of the British honours system. If you’re recognised for your achievements in the Queen’s New Year Honours or Birthday Honours List, the monarch will formally confer your honour and title (if appropriate) on you during such a ceremony.
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One of the many privileges enjoyed by the British monarch is having two birthdays each year. The Queen’s actual birthday, 21 April, is a private affair. Her official birthday, which is celebrated on the second Saturday in June (when the weather tends to be suitable for outdoor events such as the Trooping the Colour parade), is a public celebration.
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2nd February, 2021
We were very sad to hear the news of Sir Tom’s passing this afternoon. A truly remarkable gentlemen whom the nation (and World) took to their hearts.
Rest In Peace
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Few people can truly be said to have inspired the nation, but the remarkable, record-breaking centenarian Captain Tom Moore is undoubtedly one of them.
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