Mace - Lords

bbc.co.uk

Oct 9, 2008

Unlike the Commons, the Lords uses two maces, one dating from the time of Charles II and another from the reign of William III. They are symbols of royal authority, and without the mace in position the House cannot sit, debate or pass legislation. One of the maces accompanies the Lord Speaker. It is... [read full story]

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