The State Opening of Parliament marks the start of the parliamentary year and the Queen's Speech sets out the government’s agenda.
The Yeomen of the Guard proceed to the Lords chamber on their way to undertake the first ceremony of State Opening, the checking of the cellars. The ceremonial searching of the cellars recalls the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
Copyright UK Parliament / Photography by Roger Harris
The Lords chamber is packed with guests, including judges, ambassadors and high commissioners, and members of the House of Lords as Black Rod summons the House of Commons.
Copyright UK Parliament / Photography by Roger Harris
Copyright UK Parliament / Photography by Roger Harris
The Queen delivers the speech. It is written by the government and sets out its agenda for the parliamentary year.
Copyright UK Parliament / Photography by Roger Harris
Copyright UK Parliament / Photography by Roger Harris
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