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Opening of the new Queen's Bridge Perth, 10th October 1960.
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THIS MONTH IN OUR HISTORY -
10 October 1960. Queen Elizabeth II and Philip Duke of Edinburgh visted Perth to open Queens Bridge (See video above). Guards of Honour were mounted at the Council Chambers and at Queens Bridge.
25 October 1976. Ex Lord Provost Sir Robert Nimmo reached the milestone of 50 years service as a member of Perth High Constables.
30 October 1982. Ex Lord Provost and Perth High Constable David Thomson received the Freedom of the City. The Society provided a Guard of Honour.
30 October 2022. A full turnout of Perth High Constables attended the Memorial Service for the late Queen Elizabeth II in St Johns Kirk.
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Oath
High Constables bear a natural allegiance to their Sovereign. They had a quasi-judicial office and in bygone centuries were charged with maintaining law and order in the locality. As such a High Constable is required to swear an Oath of Allegiance.
The Oath which is sworn in front of the provost of Perth and Kinross Council, is as follows;
"I do Swear that I will be Faithful and Bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His Heirs and Successors according to Law. And I further Swear that I will well and truly Serve our Sovereign in the Office of High Constable of the City of Perth and will Loyally and Faithfully perform the duties of that Office and will do Right to all Manner of People after the Laws and Usages of this Realm, without Fear or Favour, Affection or Ill-will. So help me GOD."
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