Synopsis
London has a rich and unique heritage of ceremonial and traditions that stretches back over a thousand years and there are many events and places for everyone to see and enjoy. This book not only describes London's many ceremonial occasions but also provides the background story, explaining for example, why there are still mounted Household Cavalry sentries in Whitehall and why The Queen halts at Temple Bar when she visits the City of London. It also tells the reader how to discover more about London's ceremonial and traditions - where to go and when, and what to look at. It will be of lasting interest to all visitors to the capital. This new edition has been fully revised and updated with new color illustrations.
About the author
Sir Julian Paget was commissioned into the Coldstream Guards in 1941 and served for twentyseven years, both overseas and on ceremonial duties in London. In 1972 he was appointed a Gentleman Usher to the Queen and in the same year succeeded his uncle to a baronetcy, becoming the fourth Baronet. He has written a number of books on both history and ceremonial.