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What is the role of the Lord High Constable of England?

  • Military Advisor

  • Leading officer of the Church

  • Tests the King's food

  • Ceremonial role during Coronations

Answer

The Lord High Constable of England is a ceremonial role that dates back to the medieval period. The Lord High Constable's duties include escorting the monarch to Westminster Abbey for their coronation and presenting the monarch with the sword of state. The Lord High Constable also has a role in the ceremony of investing the monarch with the Order of the Garter.
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