Today in the UK was the State opening of Parliament. An event which is steeped in centuries of tradition. Dating back to Medieval London, this ceremony marks the beginning of a new session of Parliament and allows the Government to announce its programme for that session. The ceremony, which takes place each year, features peers and bishops in traditional robes and a royal procession involving the State Coach.
On the day of the State Opening…..
The cellars of Parliament are searched by the Yeomen of the Guard in order to prevent a modern-day Gunpowder Plot.
The Queen travels from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament in the Stage Coach (a gold carriage). Once the Queen arrives at Parliament the union flag is lowered and replaced by the royal standard.
The significance of the State Opening of Parliament is discussed by the Lord Speaker in a video on the Parliament YouTube channel seen below
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