0 an official formal occasion with traditional ceremonies connected to it, at which important members of the government, royal family, etc. are present --
The pageantry of state occasions appealed to his theatrical sense, his duties were not difficult, and he appears to have performed them well.
These facilities were intended only for state occasions and were only accessible by a grand staircase which no longer exists.
Constructed as a new royal railway station it has remained in use as a ceremonial station for state occasions and guests.
They perform most of the ceremonial duties at state occasions, but they are not just toy soldiers intended only for public display.
The third is the place and role of the river in the capital city; for example, in its use for state occasions and by royalty.
They add splendour to our royal and state occasions.
We see them on state occasions, at home, at work and at play.
For those who truly thirst for a glimpse of our history, it will still be on offer on ceremonial and important state occasions.
