LONDON, March 13 (Alliance News): King Charles III welcomed distinguished guests from Canada at Buckingham Palace, where he presented a new ceremonial sword to Gregory Peters, the Usher of the Black Rod of the Senate of Canada.
The historic role of Black Rod, dating back nearly 600 years, holds key ceremonial and administrative responsibilities in Canada’s Parliament. Senate Speaker Raymonde Gagné accompanied Peters for the formal presentation.
The Royal Family shared photos of the event on Instagram, highlighting the significance of the occasion.
The Palace emphasized that Peters is the 17th Usher of the Black Rod since Canada’s Confederation and that the role continues to blend traditional protocol with modern governance.
The event underscored the enduring ties between the British monarchy and Canada, reinforcing the symbolic connection between the two nations.
