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A final check that all the insignia are in place
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Insignia are prepared at St James's Palace
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Each insignia is presented with its own case
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Insignia are prepared by the Central Chancery at St James's Palace
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Insignia laid out before they are presented
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Insignia are all polished and cleaned before being presented
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Insignia laid out, ready to be polished
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An insignia is prepared in the Central Chancery at St James's Palace
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A special chemical mixture is used to clean insignia to ensure they are spotless
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Warrants of Appointment, complete with The Queen's signature, are returned to the Central Chancery
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The first insignia of the Investiture are laid out, ready to be presented
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The sword used to dub new Knights is prepared
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An Investiture programe (complete with crayons to mark off awards already presented)
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Insignia laid out, ready to be presented
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Final touches are made in the Ballroom before guests arrive
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The Queen's Yeomen of the Guard march into the Ballroom, marking the start of the Investiture