| 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. |
| 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. |
| Most investitures for Princes of Wales were held in front of Parliament. |
| It is the site of most state banquets, investitures, royal christenings and other ceremonies. |
