The Warden of the Swans is an office in the
Royal Household of the
Sovereign
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The roles of a sovereign vary from monarch, ruler or ...
of the
United Kingdom
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, created in 1993 when the ancient post of
Keeper of the Kings Swans (which dated from the 13th century) was divided into two new posts. The second is the
Marker of the Swans.
The first office-holder, as so far the only Warden of the Swans, is Professor
Christopher Perrins,
LVO
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, appointed 1993.
See also
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Swan Upping
Swan upping is an annual ceremony in England in which mute swans on the River Thames are rounded up, caught, ringed, and then released.
History
By prerogative right, the British Crown enjoys ownership of all unmarked mute swans in open water ...
References
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Wardens get down to the task of swan-upping
Positions within the British Royal Household
Ceremonial officers in the United Kingdom
Culture associated with the River Thames
Swans
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