Royal Standard
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Mr Khan was seen by officers to step off the carpet in the direction of the catafalque, and grab hold of the Royal Standard draped over the coffin, before he was detained and arrested.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2022
A tide of people continued to stream into Parliament’s Westminster Hall, where the queen’s coffin is lying in state, draped in the Royal Standard and capped with a diamond-studded crown.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 18, 2022
A tide of people continued to stream into Parliament’s Westminster Hall, where the queen’s coffin is lying in state, draped in her Royal Standard and capped with a diamond-studded crown.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2022
The vigil will take place at the oak casket, which stands on a purple-clad catafalque, draped in the Royal Standard and with the bejewelled Imperial State Crown placed on top.
From Reuters ● Sep. 17, 2022
When the commander-in-chief or any of the Royal family visited the camp the Royal Standard was hoisted at headquarters.
From A Soldier's Life Being the Personal Reminiscences of Edwin G. Rundle by Henry J. Woodside
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