Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey has been officially sworn into office at an elaborate ceremony at Parliament House in Brisbane. He has become the 26th person to assume the position, taking over the position from Penelope Wensley. Justice de Jersey swore the oath of allegiance before the Queensland Chief Justice I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the second as lawful sovereign of Australia and to her heirs and successors according to law and I will well and truly serve Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the second, he said. Justice de Jersey signed the proclamation, countersigned by the Premier. The ABC reported that Clerk of the Executive Council Ross Musgrove read the oath and finished with the words God save the Queen, prompting the Australian Army Band to begin a musical fanfare that was followed by a 19-gun salute announcing to the world the appointment was official. abc.net.au/news/2014-07-29/queensland-governor-de-jersey-sworn-in/5631740
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:33:05 +0000