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Installation of General Sir Richard Dannatt as 159th Constable of the Tower of London.

Experience one of the Tower of London’s most spectacular ceremonies which took place on October 7th 2009.

Taking place within the walls of the infamous fortress, the ceremony culminated in General Dannatt being handed the gold master-keys of the Tower by the Lord Chamberlain, on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen, symbolising the Constable‘s responsibility for this royal palace.

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Mac Users

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