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'''Nigel Roder''', (born 1967), also known professionally as '''Kester the Jester''', was designated the official "State Jester" of [[England]] in 2004 by [[English Heritage]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Jesters joust for historic role | url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/3545218.stm | publisher= [[BBC News]] | date=8 August 2004 | accessdate=21 October 2012}}</ref> The prior jester of record, [[Muckle John]], vacated the position shortly after his employer, King [[Charles I of England]], was beheaded in 1649.

Roder was appointed by English Heritage after winning a jesting competition. Subsequently the [[Guild of Jesters]] complained through their spokesman, Jonathan the Jester, that English Heritage should not be allowed to use the title of State Jester. Several guild members also wrote to their [[MPs]]. After the question was raised in Parliament, Kester's title was amended to "[[English Heritage Jester]]". <ref>{{cite web | title=Jesters get serious in name row | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4120607.stm | publisher=[[BBC News]] | date=23 December 2004 | last=Griffiths | first=Emma | accessdate=21 October 2012}}</ref>

Nigel Roder is currently working throughout the United Kingdom as an entertainer both in his jester role and as a teacher of circus skills workshops.

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[[Category:1967 births]]

[[Category:English male comedians]]

[[Category:Jesters]]

[[Category:Living people]]