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Bishops And Homage

Posted on July 21, 2020 by jasonloch

Today, the new Archbishop of York formally did homage for the temporalities of his new see. Because of the pandemic, the ceremony took place via video link. In normal times, it would involve a small ceremony at Buckingham Palace or … Continue reading →

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Why Do People Bow When The Results Of Votes Are Announced In The Commons?

Posted on March 18, 2019 by jasonloch

With all the drama in the Commons lately, there have been quite a few videos showing the moment when the results of key votes are announced to the House. They always show the same scene: four MPs line up in … Continue reading →

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Great Offices Of State vs. Great Officers Of State

Posted on May 10, 2018 by jasonloch

When Sajid Javid was appointed Home Secretary, he became the first person of color to hold one of the Great Offices of State. However, he is not the first person of color to be a Great Officer of State–that honor … Continue reading →

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Why Are Ambassadors To The UK Accredited To ‘The Court of St. James’?

Posted on January 19, 2017 by jasonloch

Donald Trump has indicated that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson will be America’s next ambassador to the United Kingdom. According to the BBC, the President-Elect introduced Johnson as “the ambassador Woody Johnson, going to St. James” at a luncheon. But why … Continue reading →

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