Queens Royal Swan Marker David Barber is rowed by Thames Boatmen, as swan uppers tag and record swans along the River Thames, between Marlow and Henley in Buckinghamshire, England. Swan upping is an ancient tradition by which ownership of swans is apportioned between the Crown, the Vintners' Company and the Dyers' Company. Picture date: Wednesday, July 19th, 2017. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/ EMPICS Entertainment.

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