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The State Opening of Parliament

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The traditional ceremony in which HM The Queen opens the new session of Parliament and there is a formal announcement of the recently-elected Government's future plans.
John Hosken describes the arrival of the Royal Procession at the House of Lords and the summoning of the House of Commons by the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. The Speech from the Throne is followed by an assessment of its political implications by Brian Curtois.
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Contributors

Commentator:
John Hosken
Reporter:
Brian Curtois
Producer:
Caroline Elliot
Source: Radio Times

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