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Belfast Telegraph
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
Councillors take control over decisions on flying of flags at war memorials
A decision on the flying of flags at Mid and East Antrim's war memorials is to be made by councillors, rather than an official, in the future. Members have approved a recommendation that the borough council's Neighbourhoods and Communities Committee will approve requests, instead of the council's interim chief executive Valerie Watts. DUP councillor Gregg McKeen proposed accepting the recommendation, seconded by party colleague Reuben Glover. The flying of flags at war memorials is in addition to statutory days for flags to be flown at public buildings. Flags flown at war memorials in the borough are the Union flag (Larne and Ballymena) and the Union and Northern Ireland flags (Carrickfergus). If a Royal British Legion commemoration is held, for example, the armed forces charity's standard can be flown for the duration of the service. Other occasions when a flag may be flown at war memorials in the borough include the North Irish Horse Battle for the Hitler Line commemoration in Carrickfergus, for example. Permission has to be sought in all instances. A report presented to councillors at a meeting in The Braid, Ballymena, last week said district councils have the right to decide whether or not to fly the Union flag on the King and Queen's wedding anniversary (April 9); Coronation Day (May 6); Queen's birthday (July 17); anniversary of the King's accession (September 8); King's birthday (November 14) and other days including St Patrick's Day (March 17), St David's Day (March 1) and St George's Day (April 23).
Glasgow Times
17-05-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
King and Prince of Wales share private moment at Order of the Bath ceremony
The private moment took place as the father and son, dressed in their crimson satin robes, greeted each other ahead of the pomp and pageantry of the Order of the Bath service at Westminster Abbey. The special ceremony, which celebrated the 300th anniversary of the order, was also Charles's first time at the service as the sovereign – and saw William, who was attending for the first time, installed as Great Master of the ancient order. It is awarded to members of the military or Civil Service for exemplary work, and the Dean of Westminster, Reverend Dr David Hoyle, told guests: 'We gather today around the idea that virtue and value are precisely not measured in pounds and pence. 'It is in chivalry, nor is it patronage that binds us together. It's a shared and ordered belief in promise and service.' The Prince of Wales at Westminster Abbey (Stefan Rousseau/PA) Matters such as 'excellence and goodness', which are worthy of praise, 'do not happen by accident or chance', he reminded those gathered. He added: 'We have to sum them up. We have to remember them, and then, having done that, we have to act – that surely is what the most honourable Order of the Bath should be, what it should celebrate, what it should do. 'Here's a place to know and name what service of excellence look like. 'Here's a community that can describe goodness and commit to community and live it out. 'So the finery we see around us is a symbol of a deeper dignity, excellence, honour, and those things will only exist if we name them, it's a conversation we have to have.' The lavish ceremony saw Charles and William process through the church with officers, knights and the Dame Grand Cross of the order and take their seats in the Quire. Charles, who is still undergoing treatment for cancer, and William appeared just two weeks on from his youngest son the Duke of Sussex's bombshell television interview in which he claimed the King will not speak to him and he does not know how much longer his father has left to live. Charles at Westminster Abbey (Stefan Rousseau/PA) The installation ceremony took place in the abbey's Lady Chapel of King Henry VII, where the William took an oath, followed by five new Knights Grand Cross. They are Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, Admiral Philip Jones, along with General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, Lord Young and Sir Tom Scholar. Charles handed the role, which he held himself for nearly 50 years, to William on St George's Day last year as part of a wave of prestigious appointments which included ones for the Queen and the Princess of Wales. During Friday's ceremony, Charles made an offering of gold and silver at the altar. It was followed by an offering from the newly installed knights whose swords were placed upon the altar. The Most Honourable Order of the Bath was established by King George I in 1725, although it is believed to originally date back as far as the eighth century. The title arose from the ritual washing inspired by baptism cleansing, a symbol of spiritual purification, which formed part of the preparations for the conferment of knighthood. The honour was not given until the candidates had prepared themselves through various rituals designed to purify the inner soul such as fasting, vigils and prayer, and cleansing themselves by bathing. During Queen Elizabeth II's reign, the custom of giving an honorary Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath to visiting presidents began, and famous recipients included former US president Ronald Reagan. The service usually takes place every four years, with the Great Master attending each time and the sovereign every eight. In April last year, Charles appointed daughter-in-law Kate the first Royal Companion in the history of the Order of the Companions of Honour in recognition of her public service and support of the arts, while Camilla was made Grand Master and First or Principal Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
North Wales Chronicle
17-05-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
King and Prince of Wales share private moment at Order of the Bath ceremony
The private moment took place as the father and son, dressed in their crimson satin robes, greeted each other ahead of the pomp and pageantry of the Order of the Bath service at Westminster Abbey. The special ceremony, which celebrated the 300th anniversary of the order, was also Charles's first time at the service as the sovereign – and saw William, who was attending for the first time, installed as Great Master of the ancient order. It is awarded to members of the military or Civil Service for exemplary work, and the Dean of Westminster, Reverend Dr David Hoyle, told guests: 'We gather today around the idea that virtue and value are precisely not measured in pounds and pence. 'It is in chivalry, nor is it patronage that binds us together. It's a shared and ordered belief in promise and service.' Matters such as 'excellence and goodness', which are worthy of praise, 'do not happen by accident or chance', he reminded those gathered. He added: 'We have to sum them up. We have to remember them, and then, having done that, we have to act – that surely is what the most honourable Order of the Bath should be, what it should celebrate, what it should do. 'Here's a place to know and name what service of excellence look like. 'Here's a community that can describe goodness and commit to community and live it out. 'So the finery we see around us is a symbol of a deeper dignity, excellence, honour, and those things will only exist if we name them, it's a conversation we have to have.' The lavish ceremony saw Charles and William process through the church with officers, knights and the Dame Grand Cross of the order and take their seats in the Quire. Charles, who is still undergoing treatment for cancer, and William appeared just two weeks on from his youngest son the Duke of Sussex's bombshell television interview in which he claimed the King will not speak to him and he does not know how much longer his father has left to live. The installation ceremony took place in the abbey's Lady Chapel of King Henry VII, where the William took an oath, followed by five new Knights Grand Cross. They are Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, Admiral Philip Jones, along with General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, Lord Young and Sir Tom Scholar. Charles handed the role, which he held himself for nearly 50 years, to William on St George's Day last year as part of a wave of prestigious appointments which included ones for the Queen and the Princess of Wales. During Friday's ceremony, Charles made an offering of gold and silver at the altar. It was followed by an offering from the newly installed knights whose swords were placed upon the altar. The Most Honourable Order of the Bath was established by King George I in 1725, although it is believed to originally date back as far as the eighth century. The title arose from the ritual washing inspired by baptism cleansing, a symbol of spiritual purification, which formed part of the preparations for the conferment of knighthood. The honour was not given until the candidates had prepared themselves through various rituals designed to purify the inner soul such as fasting, vigils and prayer, and cleansing themselves by bathing. During Queen Elizabeth II's reign, the custom of giving an honorary Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath to visiting presidents began, and famous recipients included former US president Ronald Reagan. The service usually takes place every four years, with the Great Master attending each time and the sovereign every eight. In April last year, Charles appointed daughter-in-law Kate the first Royal Companion in the history of the Order of the Companions of Honour in recognition of her public service and support of the arts, while Camilla was made Grand Master and First or Principal Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
Rhyl Journal
17-05-2025
- General
- Rhyl Journal
King and Prince of Wales share private moment at Order of the Bath ceremony
The private moment took place as the father and son, dressed in their crimson satin robes, greeted each other ahead of the pomp and pageantry of the Order of the Bath service at Westminster Abbey. The special ceremony, which celebrated the 300th anniversary of the order, was also Charles's first time at the service as the sovereign – and saw William, who was attending for the first time, installed as Great Master of the ancient order. It is awarded to members of the military or Civil Service for exemplary work, and the Dean of Westminster, Reverend Dr David Hoyle, told guests: 'We gather today around the idea that virtue and value are precisely not measured in pounds and pence. 'It is in chivalry, nor is it patronage that binds us together. It's a shared and ordered belief in promise and service.' Matters such as 'excellence and goodness', which are worthy of praise, 'do not happen by accident or chance', he reminded those gathered. He added: 'We have to sum them up. We have to remember them, and then, having done that, we have to act – that surely is what the most honourable Order of the Bath should be, what it should celebrate, what it should do. 'Here's a place to know and name what service of excellence look like. 'Here's a community that can describe goodness and commit to community and live it out. 'So the finery we see around us is a symbol of a deeper dignity, excellence, honour, and those things will only exist if we name them, it's a conversation we have to have.' The lavish ceremony saw Charles and William process through the church with officers, knights and the Dame Grand Cross of the order and take their seats in the Quire. Charles, who is still undergoing treatment for cancer, and William appeared just two weeks on from his youngest son the Duke of Sussex's bombshell television interview in which he claimed the King will not speak to him and he does not know how much longer his father has left to live. The installation ceremony took place in the abbey's Lady Chapel of King Henry VII, where the William took an oath, followed by five new Knights Grand Cross. They are Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, Admiral Philip Jones, along with General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, Lord Young and Sir Tom Scholar. Charles handed the role, which he held himself for nearly 50 years, to William on St George's Day last year as part of a wave of prestigious appointments which included ones for the Queen and the Princess of Wales. During Friday's ceremony, Charles made an offering of gold and silver at the altar. It was followed by an offering from the newly installed knights whose swords were placed upon the altar. The Most Honourable Order of the Bath was established by King George I in 1725, although it is believed to originally date back as far as the eighth century. The title arose from the ritual washing inspired by baptism cleansing, a symbol of spiritual purification, which formed part of the preparations for the conferment of knighthood. The honour was not given until the candidates had prepared themselves through various rituals designed to purify the inner soul such as fasting, vigils and prayer, and cleansing themselves by bathing. During Queen Elizabeth II's reign, the custom of giving an honorary Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath to visiting presidents began, and famous recipients included former US president Ronald Reagan. The service usually takes place every four years, with the Great Master attending each time and the sovereign every eight. In April last year, Charles appointed daughter-in-law Kate the first Royal Companion in the history of the Order of the Companions of Honour in recognition of her public service and support of the arts, while Camilla was made Grand Master and First or Principal Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
South Wales Guardian
16-05-2025
- General
- South Wales Guardian
King and Prince of Wales share private moment at Order of the Bath ceremony
The private moment took place as the father and son, dressed in their crimson satin robes, greeted each other ahead of the pomp and pageantry of the Order of the Bath service at Westminster Abbey. The special ceremony, which celebrated the 300th anniversary of the order, was also Charles's first time at the service as the sovereign – and saw William, who was attending for the first time, installed as Great Master of the ancient order. It is awarded to members of the military or Civil Service for exemplary work, and the Dean of Westminster, Reverend Dr David Hoyle, told guests: 'We gather today around the idea that virtue and value are precisely not measured in pounds and pence. 'It is in chivalry, nor is it patronage that binds us together. It's a shared and ordered belief in promise and service.' Matters such as 'excellence and goodness', which are worthy of praise, 'do not happen by accident or chance', he reminded those gathered. He added: 'We have to sum them up. We have to remember them, and then, having done that, we have to act – that surely is what the most honourable Order of the Bath should be, what it should celebrate, what it should do. 'Here's a place to know and name what service of excellence look like. 'Here's a community that can describe goodness and commit to community and live it out. 'So the finery we see around us is a symbol of a deeper dignity, excellence, honour, and those things will only exist if we name them, it's a conversation we have to have.' The lavish ceremony saw Charles and William process through the church with officers, knights and the Dame Grand Cross of the order and take their seats in the Quire. Charles, who is still undergoing treatment for cancer, and William appeared just two weeks on from his youngest son the Duke of Sussex's bombshell television interview in which he claimed the King will not speak to him and he does not know how much longer his father has left to live. The installation ceremony took place in the abbey's Lady Chapel of King Henry VII, where the William took an oath, followed by five new Knights Grand Cross. They are Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, Admiral Philip Jones, along with General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, Lord Young and Sir Tom Scholar. Charles handed the role, which he held himself for nearly 50 years, to William on St George's Day last year as part of a wave of prestigious appointments which included ones for the Queen and the Princess of Wales. During Friday's ceremony, Charles made an offering of gold and silver at the altar. It was followed by an offering from the newly installed knights whose swords were placed upon the altar. The Most Honourable Order of the Bath was established by King George I in 1725, although it is believed to originally date back as far as the eighth century. The title arose from the ritual washing inspired by baptism cleansing, a symbol of spiritual purification, which formed part of the preparations for the conferment of knighthood. The honour was not given until the candidates had prepared themselves through various rituals designed to purify the inner soul such as fasting, vigils and prayer, and cleansing themselves by bathing. During Queen Elizabeth II's reign, the custom of giving an honorary Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath to visiting presidents began, and famous recipients included former US president Ronald Reagan. The service usually takes place every four years, with the Great Master attending each time and the sovereign every eight. In April last year, Charles appointed daughter-in-law Kate the first Royal Companion in the history of the Order of the Companions of Honour in recognition of her public service and support of the arts, while Camilla was made Grand Master and First or Principal Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
