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Queen’s University Belfast lifts ban on Orange Order collarettes

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 10:24 UTC · How we work

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Queen’s University Belfast reversed its ban on Orange Order collarettes for the 8 November Remembrance Sunday service.
DUP MLA Phillip Brett said his direct talks with senior university management prompted the reversal.
The university initially cited Royal British Legion guidance on medals to justify the collarette ban.
Following wider feedback, the university allowed collarettes at the ceremony.

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Queen’s University Belfast reversed its ban on Orange Order collarettes for the 8 November Remembrance Sunday service.
DUP MLA Phillip Brett said his direct talks with senior university management prompted the reversal.
The university initially cited Royal British Legion guidance on medals to justify the collarette ban.
Following wider feedback, the university allowed collarettes at the ceremony.