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investiture

[in-ves-ti-cher, -choor] / ɪnˈvɛs tɪ tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər /


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The house, with more than 100 rooms, was once owned by Lord Newborough and in 1969 hosted the ball of the investiture for the Prince of Wales, now King Charles.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

He had attended the investiture ceremony of his first Supreme Court justice nominee, Neil Gorsuch, in 2017, months into Trump's first term.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Claudia Winkleman was all smiles on Tuesday after being made an MBE by King Charles III at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

He also said he was pleased there had been no investiture ceremony to mark Prince William becoming Prince of Wales in 2022, saying it could have been "divisive".

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

The investiture and subsequent celebrations went on for almost a month, after which the young eighty-second Lord of Stormhold got on with the business of ruling.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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