During the chant they walk through the church towards the chancel, the singer carrying a sword in his or her hands, held upright in front of the face, while the altar boys or girls carry candles.

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It is alleged that written notes showed they wanted to behead the singer using a Samurai sword because of her links to the Royal Family, including attending the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.

BBC: Joss Stone accused 'like a goldfish in a bowl'

Two men accused of plotting to murder singer Joss Stone were carrying a sword, a lock knife, a hammer and notes of their intentions, a court has heard.

BBC: Joss Stone murder plot: Accused pair 'had sword'

It takes the form of a poetry contest punctuated by sword and step movements and poetic exchanges between a singer poet and a choir.

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