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The Gentleman or Lady Usher of the Black Rod, often shortened to Black Rod, is a senior parliamentary officer in the House of Lords responsible for ceremonial protocol, maintaining order, and controll
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The ceremonial rod used by the Black Rod of New Zealand
Sarah Clarke, Lady Usher of the Black Rod, knocks on the door to the House of Commons at the 2024 State Opening.
Kevin MacLeod, the former Canadian Usher of the Black Rod, stands in front of the 1878 Senate thrones
Sarah Clarke (Black Rod)
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Dame Sarah Davina Clarke is a British administrator. From 13 February 2018 to 8 July 2025, she served as Black Rod, the first female Black Rod in the 650-year history of the role. During her tenure, t
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…21 December 2010 – 21 December 2017: Lieutenant-General David Leakey 12 February 2018 – 8 July 2025: Dame Sarah Clarke 8 July 2025 – present: Lieutenant-General Edward Davis…
Clarke in 2019
In procession from the Commons to the Lords chamber for the 2019 Queen's Speech