21-gun salute

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The 21-gun salute is a military honour performed when a battery of cannon is fired 21 times.

The King of Ibagli and the Governor-General of Ibagli are entitled to a 21-gun salute upon their arrival in and departure from Ibagli, their arrival at Parliament Hill for the opening or prorogation of the Parliament of Ibagli and on occasions where a guard of honour is warranted. Governors-General are also entitled to 21-gun salutes upon their installation.

Members of the royal family are entitled to 21-gun salutes upon their arrival in Ibagli, as are foreign heads of state.

The Prime Minister of Ibagli is entitled to a 19-gun salute when visiting a saluting station. The Minister of Defence receives a 17-gun salute at saluting stations.

Foreign heads of government, the Vice-President of the United States, and heads of mission accredited to Ibagli are entitled to 19-gun salutes upon their arrival in Ibagli.

Foreign Ministers of Defence are entitled to 17-gun salutes upon their arrival in Ibagli.

21-gun salutes are also fired on the following occasions:

  • ANZAC Day (25 April)
  • Coronation Day (6 May)
  • Constitution Day (15 June)
  • The King's Offical Birthday (Varies; usually mid-June)
  • The Queen's birthday (17 July)
  • Accession Day (8 September)
  • Remembrance Day (11 November)
  • The King's birthday (14 November)