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Written question asked by Lord Jopling (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 March 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 March 2023. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Monarchy: Ceremonies

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether there is a reason why the meeting of the Accession Council on the death of the Sovereign needs to be held in St James’ Palace.

Answer

St. James’s Palace is the senior Royal Palace in the United Kingdom and the Court of St. James is the Royal Court to which all Realm High Commissioners are accredited. St. James’s Palace has therefore long been agreed to be the most appropriate setting for the Accession Council.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6043
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Ceremonies Privy Council Monarchy St James's Palace
Link
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