Buckingham Palace were decorated in their present style and named after Prince Albert's uncle Léopold I, first King of the Belgians. In 1936, the suite briefly became the private apartments of the palace when they were occupied by King Edward VIII. Investitures, which include the conferring of knighthoods by dubbing with a sword, and other awards take place in the palace's Ballroom, built in 1854. At long, wide and high, it is the largest room in the palace. It has replaced the throne room in importance and use. During investitures, the Queen stands on the throne dais beneath a giant, domed velvet
Page of the Presence to the Royal Family. The origin of the term derives from the Presence Chamber, which is where kings and queens of the past would dine in state, receive visitors and hold meetings of the Privy Council. As of 2017, there are four Pages of the Presence; Claire Merga, Martin O'Keefe, Callan Kendall and Helen Graham. Page of the Presence A Page of the Presence is a servant of the British Royal Household who acts as a personal attendant to Royal visitors. During events at Buckingham Palace (such as receptions, state visits, garden parties or investitures), they are positioned at the