London Marathon
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| Official website | virginmoneylondonmarathon. com/en-gb |
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| Event date | April 28, 2019 |
| Primary sponsor | Virgin Money UK |
| Boston marathon qualifier | Yes |
| Course Records (Male) | Eliud Kipchoge - 2:03:05 (2016) |
| Course Records (Female) | Paula Radcliffe - 2:15:25 (2003) |
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| ID | 1228051 |
About London Marathon
Coverage of marathon action.
Runner and guide marry after seven years side by side
... After seven years of parkruns, half marathons and even the London Marathon, the pair married last week...
Steve Shanks: London Marathon runner dies on way home from race
...By Amy PhippsBBC NewsA man has died shortly after completing the London Marathon in under three hours...
The London Marathon runners who are proud to be slower
...By Charlie JonesBBC News, EastCourse records were smashed in some of the London Marathon elite races on Sunday...
London Marathon: The weird and wacky costumes from past to present
...For many people running the London Marathon, it s about determination, strength and pushing yourself...
Emergency alert could be sound that 'saves your life', says deputy PM
... The test on St George s Day coincides with major events including the London Marathon and Premier League games between Bournemouth and West Ham, and Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur, which kick off at 14:00...
Time set for national mobile phone emergency warning test
... The government was also keen to avoid a clash with the London Marathon, which starts at 9...
Organ transplants: Black people wait up to six months longer, NHS figures show
... " I ran actually ran the London Marathon to raise awareness for people to show it s OK to donate - it s not going to change your life...
I'm A Celebrity: Matt Hancock's West Suffolk constituents air their views
... Although she thinks a " competitive" Mr Hancock, who previously and ran the London Marathon, will " revel" in being on the show, she does not understand his choice to take part...
Who is Black Rod and what do they do in Parliament?
Lady Usher of The Black Rod Sarah Clarke is The First woman to hold The Post
As The World tuned in to watch The Final sitting day of Parliament for five weeks, one individual caught The Eye for Social Media users.
Viewers - particularly those from outside the UK - seemed bemused by The Role of Black Rod, a woman dressed in Black , with a gold chain and ceremonial Black and gold staff.
What is The Role of Black Rod?Black Rod is best known for The State Opening of Parliament, knocking on the door of The House of Commons to summon MPs for The Queen 's Speech.
When Black Rod summons MPs to The House of Lords to hear The Queen 's Speech, she (or he) has the door to The Commons slammed in her face, and has to knock Three Times to gain entry.
Black Rod is the Monarch's representative in The Lords and the routine is symbolic of The Commons ' independence from The Crown .
As well as organising ceremonial events, Black Rod, who can earn up to £93,000 a year, manages a team of 30 staff involved in the day-to-day running of The House of Lords.
Black Rod is best known for summoning MPs to hear The Queen 's Speech Why is Black Rod in the news?#BlackRod began trending on some Social Media sites This Week following her role in the prorogation of Parliament.
The prorogation ceremony began when Lady Usher of The Black Rod arrived in The Commons late on Monday to lead Speaker of The House John Bercow to The Lords .
But The Ritual was interrupted by some MPs shouting "no" when she asked them to make The Trip .
A group of opposition MPs then made their way to the Speaker's chair to protest against the prorogation.
What are the origins of Black Rod?The earliest known reference to The Role of Black Rod as the Usher to The Order of the Garter is in letters patent - a written order from a monarch granting an office, right or title to an individual - from 1361.
There are thought to have been 60 holders of The Position since then.
The title "Black Rod" comes from the staff carried by the holder - it is made of ebony and is topped with a Golden Lion .
The Position of Black Rod also exists in Commonwealth countries Canada, Australia and New Zealand .
Who is the current Black Rod? Sarah Clarke was previously the championship director of the All England Lawn Tennis ClubSarah Clarke was appointed Lady Usher of The Black Rod in November 2017, formally taking up The Role in February 2018.
She replaced Lt Gen David Leakey and, in doing so, became The First female holder of The Position in its 650-year history.
Ms Clarke was previously in charge of organising the Wimbledon tennis championships.
Prior to that, Ms Clarke worked for the London Marathon , Uk Sport , and on four Olympic Games - including London 2012.
Accepting The Role of Black Rod in 2017, She Said : "I Am both deeply honoured and delighted to be invited to take up The Role of Black Rod. "
She Said The House of Lords was "a place where the smallest detail is as important as the big picture and the depth of heritage and tradition is second to none".
house of commons, palace of westminster
Source of news: bbc.com
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