King's Messenger
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king-s-messenger-240-5198989
title:
King's Messenger
text:
The Corps of King's Messengers are couriers employed by the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). They hand-carry secret and important documents to British embassies, high commissions, and consulates around the world. Many King’s Messengers were retired Army personnel. Messengers generally travel in plain clothes in business class on scheduled airlines with their consignment. The safe passage of diplomatic baggage is guaranteed by Articles 27 and 36 of the Vienna Conventio
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
UK government courier
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Messenger
date created:
date modified:
2024-04-25T20:57:04Z
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