London: Lord Chamberlain ‘breaks’ Wand of Office

London, The Gulf Observer: In another ceremonial moment, the Lord Chamberlain has “broken” his Wand of Office – and placed it upon the Queen’s coffin.

Andrew David Parker, the most senior officer of the Royal Household, breaks the thin, white staff to symbolise the end of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

In moments before, King Charles III had placed the Queen’s Company Camp Colour on his late mother’s coffin.