| This has been gradually taking place over the past few years, with the heir to the throne doing an increasing number of engagements and investitures. |
| Honorary knighthoods for foreign citizens are occasionally presented at investitures at the Palace. |
| The Queen hosts the large majority of investitures but shares the role with the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal. |
| In London we attended the State Opening of Parliament, investitures at Buckingham Palace and went with the royal party to Royal Ascot. |
| Until a few years ago, only a small number of southerners such as Bob Geldof and Terry Wogan had been invited around to Buckingham Palace for investitures. |
| He officiates at investitures and attends the funerals of foreign dignitaries. |
