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When you need to attend a citizenship ceremony - how to book, how much it costs, what happens during the ceremony.
Contact your council to arrange your British citizenship ceremony - fees, venue, application
Lord Chancellor’s speech at the 2024 King’s Counsel appointment ceremony, recognising those who have been formally appointed to the rank of KC and Honorary KC.
Information on the Dedication Ceremony for the National Memorial to British Victims of Overseas Terrorism
Explains the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons at marriage ceremonies.
How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.
Information about the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons, the clergy and secretaries of synagogues for marriage ceremonies.
Details of individuals with historic claims to take part in the Coronation have been revealed.
Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage, costs, converting abroad.
A ceremony has been held for an RAF pilot from Clapham, London, more than 80 years after he was killed in action aged just 20 over the beaches of Northern France.
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A list of premises that have been approved for civil marriages and civil partnerships in England and Wales.
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
How you can take part in the commemorations.
Guidance for couples and venues on outdoor civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies.
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