| 词条 | Marker of the Swans |
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Marker of the Swans, or Swan Marker, is an office in the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. HistoryThe role dates back to the twelfth century and through the years its title has changed from Master, Keeper, and in 1993, to Swan Marker. The new post of Swan Warden was also created at this time. Role of The Queen's Swan MarkerThe Queen's Swan Marker still organises the annual event of Swan Upping on the River Thames. Apart from Swan Upping, The Queen's Swan Marker has other duties. He advises organisations throughout the country about swan welfare and incidents involving swans, he monitors the health of the local swan population and advises fishing and boating organisations how to work with wildlife. The Queen's Swan Marker works closely with swan rescue organisations and supervises the rescue of sick and injured swans. He also co-ordinates the removal of swans from stretches of the River Thames used for summer rowing regattas. HoldersThe current office-holder is David Barber, MVO, appointed in 1993.[1] Barber is a boat engine merchant by occupation.[2] References1. ^Royal patrol counts the Queen's swans, CNN (July 27, 2016). {{DEFAULTSORT:Marker Of The Swans}}{{UK-royal-stub}}2. ^William Booth, [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/britains-queen-is-counting-her-swans-in-a-ritual-with-much-poop-and-circumstance/2018/07/19/8eb7d1be-7f01-11e8-a63f-7b5d2aba7ac5_story.html Britain's queen is counting her swans in a ritual with much poop and circumstance], Washington Post (July 20, 2018). 4 : Positions within the British Royal Household|Ceremonial officers in the United Kingdom|Culture associated with the River Thames|Swans |
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