What is the ‘Wand of Office’ that the Lord Chamberlain ‘breaks’?

The meaning behind the quirky tradition (Picture: BBC)
Queen Elizabeth II’s committal service followed Her Majesty’s state funeral in Westminster Abbey.
The funeral saw some 2,000 attendees including world leaders and celebrities – while the service in St Georges’ Chapel was a more intimate affair where close friends and family can say their final goodbyes.
In a ceremony filled with symbolism,…