the investiture of the Prince of Wales the investiture of a new member of parliament

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The most challenging project for Roberts involved Prince Charles’s investiture—the ceremony that formalized his status as Prince of Wales. Radhika Marya, Fortune, "How Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ achieves its look—even as each season evolves," 29 Aug. 2020

Karofsky plans to eventually hold an investiture like other justices, but decided on something different for her swearing-in event. Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A Wisconsin Supreme Court justice was sworn in after she ran 35 miles. Then she started running another 65.," 1 Aug. 2020

The happy couple waited a day to release photos from their wedding, so as not to overshadow the investiture of Captain Tom Moore, the WWII veteran who raised more than 33 million pounds ($41 million) for the NHS and health charities during lockdown. Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Princess Beatrice's Stunning Vintage Wedding Dress Was Her "Something Old"," 18 July 2020

Beatrice and her new husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, are expected to not share any photos from their special day until tomorrow, so as to not overshadow Moore's investiture. Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, "Queen Elizabeth Left Princess Beatrice's Wedding Early for an Important Knighthood Ceremony," 17 July 2020

Curry will have her investiture ceremony as new head of the diocese on Jan. 9, 2021. al, "First woman bishop takes office for Diocese of Alabama," 27 June 2020

The queen, who frequently wears gloves in public anyway, was photographed wearing long gloves while awarding a medal during an investiture last week. Maria Puente, USA TODAY, "Coronavirus: Queen Elizabeth II postpones scheduled appearances, Prince Charles delays trip," 13 Mar. 2020

Cornyn noted there have never been as many investitures happening quite as fast as those in the last three years. Peggy O’hare, ExpressNews.com, "Pulliam vows to be ‘positive force’ as U.S. district judge," 20 Feb. 2020

Charles, Prince William and Princess Anne also carry out energy-draining investitures on her behalf. Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, "Is Queen Elizabeth Planning to Retire When She Turns 95 in Favor of Son Prince Charles?," 5 Dec. 2019

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