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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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the grandest state occasions
Today, the Crown Jewels are only used on the grandest state occasions. The rest of the time, they are kept on dispay in the Tower of London, where visitors can see them in the Jewel House.
Hi,
Is it also right to say "the greatest national events" instead of "the grandest state occasions" in the above?
Besides, is "kept" optional? If not, what does it mean in the context? Thanks.
Hi,
Is it also right to say "the greatest national events" instead of "the grandest state occasions" in the above?
Besides, is "kept" optional? If not, what does it mean in the context? Thanks.
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National events are not the same as state occasions. State occasions are events, national or otherwise, which require the monarch's attendance in the crown jewels. Kept is unnecessary, but emphasizes that they are always there when not worn.
- National events are not the same as state occasions.
- State occasions are events, national or otherwise, which require the monarch's attendance in the crown jewels.
- Kept is unnecessary, but emphasizes that they are always there when not worn.
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National events are not the same as state occasions. State occasions are events, national or otherwise, which require the monarch's attendance in the crown jewels.
Kept is unnecessary, but emphasizes that they are always there when not worn.
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National events are not the same as state occasions. State occasions are events, national or otherwise, which require the monarch's attendance in the crown jewels.
Kept is unnecessary, but emphasizes that they are always there when not worn.
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