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King Charles has reportedly been “lumbered with the expense” after reversing a policy made by his “frugal” mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, which has left him with one major issue King Charles has reportedly made an unfortunate discovery after reversing the policy(Image: Getty) King Charles has made an unfortunate …

Black Rod, a strange tradition in the Houses of Parliament, is about to feature heavily in today’s Queen’s Speech – but what is the role, who does it and what are the rituals surrounding it? The Black Rod is etched into the history of Parliament ( Image: PA) It is …