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Gentleman Usher Of The Blue Rod
The usher of the Blue Rod, formally known as the Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod or Lady Usher of the Blue Rod is the Usher to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, established in 1818. The office was simply designated as that of "Officer of Arms" to the Order from the first appointment in 1882 until 1911, when it received the present name. Officers of Arms of the Order of St Michael and St George (1882–1911) *1882–1901: Frederick Obadiah Adrian, CMG *1901–1911: Sir William Alexander Baillie-Hamilton, KCMG, CB Gentlemen/Lady Ushers of the Blue Rod (1911–present) *1911–1920: Sir William Alexander Baillie Hamilton, KCMG, CB *1920–1934: Sir Reginald Laurence Antrobus, KCMG, CB *1934–1959: Admiral Sir Alan Hotham, CB, CMG *1959–1972: Sir George Beresford-Stooke Sir George Beresford-Stooke (3 January 1897 – 7 April 1983) – always known as "Toby" - was Chief Secretary to Northern Rhodesia, and later appointed Governor of Sierra Leo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gentleman Usher
Gentleman Usher and Lady Usher are titles for some officers of the Royal Household of the United Kingdom. For a list of office-holders from the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 up to the present day see List of Lady and Gentleman Ushers. Gentleman Ushers as servants History Gentleman Ushers were originally a class of servants found not only in the Royal Household, but in lesser establishments as well. They were regularly found in the households of Tudor noblemen, and were prescribed by Richard Brathwait, in his ''Household of an Earle'', as one of the "officers and Servants the state of an Earle requireth to have". The Gentleman Ushers occupied an intermediate level between the steward, the usual head, and the ordinary servants; they were responsible for overseeing the work of the servants "above stairs", particularly those who cooked and waited upon the nobleman at meals, and saw to it the great chamber was kept clean by the lesser servants. He was also responsible for ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Moreton
Sir John Oscar Moreton (28 December 1917 – 14 October 2012) was a British diplomat. Early life Moreton born in Oakham, Rutland, and was educated at St Edward's School, Oxford and Trinity College, Oxford. He served in the Royal Artillery during the Second World War, and was awarded the Military Cross in 1944, following the Battle of Kohima. Diplomatic career Moreton joined the Diplomatic Service in 1946. After postings to Kenya (1953–55) and Nigeria (1961–64), he served as Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Vietnam from 1969 to 1971. He was then the High Commissioner to Malta from 1972 to 1974, and between 1975 and 1977, served in the United States, first as Deputy Permanent Representative in the UK Mission to the United Nations in New York, and then as Minister in Washington, the deputy to the Ambassador. He was appointed CMG in 1966 and KCMG in 1978, and KCVO in 1976. Following his retirement, Moreton served as Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod The usher of the Blu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galloway, Peter
Peter John Galloway, (born 19 July 1954), is an Anglican priest and writer about British orders of chivalry as well as ecclesiastical and architectural history. Galloway served as Chaplain of the Queen's Chapel of the Savoy ''ex officio'' of the Royal Victorian Order from 2008 to 2019,'GALLOWAY, Rev. Dr Peter John', ''Who's Who 2017'', A & C Black, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing plc, 2017; online edn, Oxford University Press, 2016; online edn, Nov 201accessed 20 Aug 2017/ref> and is a Visiting Professor of Brunel University London. Early life and education Of Scottish descent, born on 19 July 1954, Galloway was educated at Westminster City School, an all-boys grammar school in London. He then went up to read history at Goldsmiths' College, University of London, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1976. Matriculating in 1980 at the Anglo-Catholic theological college, St Stephen's House, Oxford, he trained for Holy Orders, before being ordained in 1983 in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DeAnne Julius
Dame DeAnne Shirley Julius, (born April 14, 1949) is a Distinguished Fellow at Chatham House. An American–British economist, Julius is noted as a founder member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England. She began her active career as a project economist with the World Bank in Washington and has handled extensive roles in the private sector. From 2003 to 2012 she was Chairman of Chatham House in London and from 2014 to 2019 was chair of the Council at University College London. Early life and education Julius was born the daughter of Marvin and Maxine Julius, and was raised in Ames, Iowa. She earned a BSc degree in economics from Iowa State University, and an MA and PhD degree in economics from the University of California, Davis. She holds five honorary doctorates, from the University of Warwick, University of Birmingham, South Bank University, University of Bath, and Iowa State University. Career After graduating, Julius began her career at the CIA as an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Figgis
Sir Anthony St John Howard Figgis, (born October 1940) was Her Majesty's Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps in the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom from 2001 to 2008. Unusually, he also held the post of Her Majesty's Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, from 1991 to 1996, when he became Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to Austria. Early life Figgis was born in 1940, and educated at Rugby School and King's College, Cambridge. Career He joined Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service in 1962. Figgis' first overseas posting was as 3rd Secretary in Belgrade in 1963. In 1965 he was assigned to the Commonwealth Office in London. He was 2nd Secretary (Political Residency) in Bahrain from 1968 to 1970, when he rejoined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London. Figgis' next posting was as 1st Secretary (Commercial) in Madrid, where he was stationed 1971 to 1974. He was in the CSCE delegation at Geneva 1974 to 1975 and again at the Foreign and Commonwealth Off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Margetson
Sir John William Denys Margetson (9 October 1927 – 17 October 2020) was a British diplomat who served as ambassador to Vietnam, the United Nations, and the Netherlands. Early life Margetson was the younger son of the Very Rev. William Margetson and Marion Jenoure. He was educated at Blundell's School and St John's College, Cambridge, where he was a choral scholar. From 1947 to 1949, Margetson served his National Service with the Life Guards regiment of the Household Cavalry. Diplomatic career Following his period of National Service Margetson joined the Colonial Service and later the Diplomatic Service where he was speech writer to the Foreign Secretary, George Brown, 1966–68. Margetson's later career included appointments as British Ambassador to Vietnam 1978–80, deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations (with rank of ambassador) 1983–84, and ambassador to the Netherlands 1984–88. He was appointed CMG in 1979 and knighted KCMG in 1986. Following hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Cross
The Military Cross (MC) is the third-level (second-level until 1993) military decoration awarded to officers and (since 1993) Other ranks (UK), other ranks of the British Armed Forces, and formerly awarded to officers of other Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth countries. The MC is granted in recognition of "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land" to all members of the British Armed Forces of any rank. In 1979, Queen Elizabeth II approved a proposal that a number of awards, including the Military Cross, could be recommended posthumously. History The award was created on 28 December 1914 for Officer (armed forces), commissioned officers of the substantive rank of Captain (land), captain or below and for warrant officers. The first 98 awards were gazetted on 1 January 1915, to 71 officers, and 27 warrant officers. Although posthumous recommendations for the Military Cross were unavailable until 1979, the first awards included ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order () is a dynastic order of knighthood established in 1896 by Queen Victoria. It recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch, members of the royal family, or to any viceroy or senior representative of the monarch. The present monarch, King Charles III, is the sovereign of the order. The order's motto is ''Victoria.'' The order's official day is 20 June. The order's chapel is the Savoy Chapel in London. There is no limit on the number of individuals honoured at any grade. Admission is at the sole discretion of the monarch. Each of the order's five grades represent different levels of service, as does the medal, which has three levels of service. While all those honoured may use the prescribed styles of the order – the top two grades grant titles of knighthood, and all grades accord distinct post-nominal letters – the Royal Victorian Order's precedence amongst other honours differs from realm to realm and admission to some grades may be ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Abell
Anthony Foster Abell (11 December 1906 – 8 October 1994) was a British colonial administrator who served as the governor of Sarawak and concurrently as high commissioner to Brunei from 1950 to 1959. With nine years in office, he held the record for the longest tenure. During his time in Brunei, Abell faced significant challenges in managing the territory's evolving administration while navigating the complex political dynamics of British interests. Appointed to oversee political reforms in Brunei in the same year that Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III ascended to the throne, Abell's role was pivotal. However, despite his considerable skill and moral integrity, he struggled to align with Brunei's aspirations and was often outmanoeuvred by Omar Ali Saifuddien. His tenure ended shortly after the sultan succeeded in securing Brunei's first written constitution in 1959, which granted Brunei's greater executive authority. Though Abell was unable to implement his intended reforms, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of Saint Michael And Saint George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince of Wales (the future King George IV), while he was acting as prince regent for his father, King George III. It is named in honour of two military saints, Michael and George. The Order of St Michael and St George was originally awarded to those holding commands or high position in the Mediterranean territories acquired in the Napoleonic Wars, and it was subsequently extended to holders of similar office or position in other territories of the British Empire. It is at present awarded to men and women who hold high office or who render extraordinary or important non-military service to the United Kingdom in a foreign country, and it can also be conferred for important or loyal service in relation to foreign and Commonwealth affairs. Description The three classes of appointment to the Order are, from highest grade to lowest grade: # Knight G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Beresford-Stooke
Sir George Beresford-Stooke (3 January 1897 – 7 April 1983) – always known as "Toby" - was Chief Secretary to Northern Rhodesia, and later appointed Governor of Sierra Leone from September, 1947 until December 1952. Beginning Beresford-Stooke was born on 3 January 1897 in Priors Marston, Warwickshire. Naval Career On 15 January 1914 (just after his 17th birthday) he enrolled in the Royal Navy, and served throughout the First World War and retired with the rank of Paymaster Lieutenant. Colonial Service Career After the end of the First World War, he joined His Majesty's Overseas Civil Service (HMOCS) :- 1920-1925 Cadet Sarawak, 1925-1933 District Officer Kenya, 1933-1936 Assistant Treasurer Mauritius, 1936-1938 Deputy Treasurer Kenya, 1838-1942 Chief Secretary of Zanzibar, 1942-1945 Chief Secretary of Northern Rhodesia, 1945-1946 Chief Secretary of Nigeria, 1947-1953 Governor and C-in-C Sierra Leone, 1953-1955 Second Crown Agent for the Colonies, based in Lond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Hotham
Admiral Sir Alan Geoffrey Hotham (3 October 1876 — 10 July 1965) was a Scottish first-class cricketer and an officer in the Royal Navy. Graduating from the Britannia Royal Naval College in 1892, Hotham served in the Royal Navy until 1929, seeing action in the First World War, serving as the Director of Naval Intelligence, and rising to the rank of admiral. He also played first-class cricket for Hampshire in 1901, and minor counties cricket for Devon in 1905. Naval career Early career and WWI service The youngest son of the Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Hotham, he was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian on 3 October 1876. He joined the Royal Navy in 1890, studied at HMS ''Britannia'' at Dartmouth, Devon from 1890 to 1891, was rated midshipman in 1892 and promoted acting sub-lieutenant in 1895, and was confirmed in that rank in October 1896. While based at HMNB Portsmouth, Hotham made a single appearance in first-class cricket for Hampshire against Lancashire at Portsmouth in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
