UK Lords appoint first woman to historic 'Black Rod' roleLONDON (Reuters) - Britain s upper parliamentary chamber, the House of Lords, has appointed a woman to the role of  Black Rod  for the first time in the office s 650-year history. Sarah Clarke, currently responsible for the organization of the annual Wimbledon tennis championships, will be known as The Lady Usher of the Black Rod. In charge of the major ceremonial events in the Palace of Westminster, Black Rod is best known for having the door to the House of Commons slammed in the official s face at the State Opening of Parliament to symbolize the independence of the lower House. Black Rod traditionally reacts to the historic insult by banging three times on the door with his symbol of office, an ebony staff topped with a golden lion. The door is then opened and all Members of Parliament follow Black Rod back to the Lords Chamber to hear the Queen s Speech. The earliest known reference to the role is in letters patent from 1361 which refer to one Walter Whitehorse performing the role. There are thought to have been 60 holders of the position since then, while there are also Black Rods in the parliaments and legislative assemblies of Canada, Australia and New Zealand.  In a statement, Clarke, who will start early next year,  said she was honored to be invited to take up the role.   The House of Lords is a place where the smallest detail is as important as the big picture and the depth of heritage and tradition is second to none,  she said. Lord Fowler, Speaker of the House of Lords said it was a historic moment for the House.  People are most familiar with Black Rod for the part they play at State Opening, but the job is much more than that,  he said. worldnews
uk lords appoint first woman historic rod rolelondon reuters britain upper parliamentary chamber house lords appointed woman role black rod first time office history sarah clarke currently responsible organization annual wimbledon tennis championships known the lady usher black rod in charge major ceremonial events palace westminster black rod best known door house commons slammed official face state opening parliament symbolize independence lower house black rod traditionally reacts historic insult banging three times door symbol office ebony staff topped golden lion the door opened members parliament follow black rod back lords chamber hear queen speech the earliest known reference role letters patent refer one walter whitehouse performing role there thought holders position since also black rods parliaments legislative assemblies canada australia new zealand in statement clarke start early next year said honored invited take role the house lords place smallest detail important big picture depth heritage tradition second none said lord fowler speaker house lords said historic moment house people familiar black rod part play state opening job much said worldnews
Your task is to classify the provided input as real or fake news. Label 0 is meant for fake news, Label 1 is for real news. TEXT: UK Lords appoint first woman to historic 'Black Rod' roleLONDON (Reuters) - Britain s upper parliamentary chamber, the House of Lords, has appointed a woman to the role of  Black Rod  for the first time in the office s 650-year history. Sarah Clarke, currently responsible for the organization of the annual Wimbledon tennis championships, will be known as The Lady Usher of the Black Rod. In charge of the major ceremonial events in the Palace of Westminster, Black Rod is best known for having the door to the House of Commons slammed in the official s face at the State Opening of Parliament to symbolize the independence of the lower House. Black Rod traditionally reacts to the historic insult by banging three times on the door with his symbol of office, an ebony staff topped with a golden lion. The door is then opened and all Members of Parliament follow Black Rod back to the Lords Chamber to hear the Queen s Speech. The earliest known reference to the role is in letters patent from 1361 which refer to one Walter Whitehorse performing the role. There are thought to have been 60 holders of the position since then, while there are also Black Rods in the parliaments and legislative assemblies of Canada, Australia and New Zealand.  In a statement, Clarke, who will start early next year,  said she was honored to be invited to take up the role.   The House of Lords is a place where the smallest detail is as important as the big picture and the depth of heritage and tradition is second to none,  she said. Lord Fowler, Speaker of the House of Lords said it was a historic moment for the House.  People are most familiar with Black Rod for the part they play at State Opening, but the job is much more than that,  he said. worldnews
Your task is to classify the provided input as real or fake news. Label 0 is meant for fake news, Label 1 is for real news. TEXT: uk lords appoint first woman historic rod rolelondon reuters britain upper parliamentary chamber house lords appointed woman role black rod first time office history sarah clarke currently responsible organization annual wimbledon tennis championships known the lady usher black rod in charge major ceremonial events palace westminster black rod best known door house commons slammed official face state opening parliament symbolize independence lower house black rod traditionally reacts historic insult banging three times door symbol office ebony staff topped golden lion the door opened members parliament follow black rod back lords chamber hear queen speech the earliest known reference role letters patent refer one walter whitehouse performing role there thought holders position since also black rods parliaments legislative assemblies canada australia new zealand in statement clarke start early next year said honored invited take role the house lords place smallest detail important big picture depth heritage tradition second none said lord fowler speaker house lords said historic moment house people familiar black rod part play state opening job much said worldnews