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Quirky ritual involving long pole and Queen's grave will 'free all her staff from her'
Queen's funeral to 'free' her staff from their service to her in a quirky ritual. The pole, known as the staff of office, will be broken by the Lord Chamberlain, Baron Parker of Minsmere, in a ceremonial act symbolising the end of his service to Her late Majesty.Tradition dictates the hugely symbolic and little-known act over the Queen's grave releases her staff from service to her. READ MORE: Queen was worth £68billion when she died with her fortune now passed onto King Charles It is carried out by the former MI5 spy chief as part of his role as the most senior official of the Royal Household, who carries a white staff and a gold key on ceremonial occasions as the symbols of his office.His is responsible for organising ceremonial activities including state visits, the State Opening of Parliament and funerals.