Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom...

Back to a bit of culture today.  Also known as the British Poet Laureate, this is an honorary position appointed by the reigning monarch.  The main responsibility of the Poet Laureate is to write verse for occasions of national significance.  In mediaeval times, the post was known as the versificator regis (King's poet),  Here is a list of all British Poet Laureates.