King Charles has read his speech at the
State Opening of Parliament and he was wearing one of the most
important symbols of monarchy for it, the Imperial State
Crown. The Imperial State Crown is worn by the British
monarch when they leave Westminster Abbey at the end of their
Coronation. They also wear the Imperial State Crown for the State
Opening of Parliament. (Queen Elizabeth II chose to…
Princess Anne's special role as King Charles opens Parliament for the first time in his reign
8th November 2023
As King Charles opened Parliament for the
first time under his reign, his sister, The Princess Royal
exercised a special role – that of ‘Gold-Stick-in-Waiting.’ [getty
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The Queen’s historic reign has seen many
changes but some things remain constant. Among them is the
traditional ceremony which allows Britain’s politicians to get down
to business: the State Opening of Parliament. All laws are passed
in The Queen’s name…
The Queen chooses a diamond diadem made for a king for the State Opening of Parliament
14th October 2019
If anyone was going to show us the
honourable draw between a Crown and a hat, it was the Queen. As
debate continued over whether Her Majesty should use the Imperial
State Crown for the State Opening of Parliament, Elizabeth II had a
rather elegant compromise. For this Queen’s Speech, the Monarch
wore an all diamond diadem that was originally created for a king.
To be fair, it’s a…
The Queen soldiers on through State Opening despite apparent cold
14th October 2019
The Queen has given her speech at the
State Opening of Parliament despite appearing to have the remnants
of a heavy cold. The Monarch looked to be breathing more rapidly
and heavily as she took her place on the Throne in the House of
Lords at the start of the ceremony and…
The Queen arrives at Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament
14th October 2019
Her Majesty the Queen has made her
entrance into the ancient Palace of Westminster for one of the most
important and, this year, controversial part of her duties.
Elizabeth II is now at Westminster for the State Opening of
Parliament. The Queen left Buckingham Palace just…
The Editors' Debate: Yes - The Queen should wear the Crown to the State Opening of Parliament
8th October 2019
A week, they used to say, is a long time
in politics. Right now, in the UK, make that fifteen minutes. But
we do now know that there will be a Queen’s Speech on October 14th
2019 after Parliament was prorogued, without legal issue, on
October 8th. And a Queen’s Speech usually means the Monarch, golden
carriages and the Crown. But the last time a Conservative led
administration…
May and June tend to be busy times for
Her Majesty The Queen, June, especially with the Trooping of the
Colour, Garter Ceremony and Royal Ascot in quick succession, and
this year, has the added complication of her Grandson getting
married in May as well. But, something is…
King Harald, Queen Sonja & Crown Prince Haakon attend the State Opening of Parliament
9th October 2017
Their Majesties King Harald and Queen
Sonja were joined by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon on
Monday as they performed the State Opening of the Norwegian
Parliament, Stortinget, in the country’s capital, Oslo. This was
King Harald’s 26th State Opening he…
As The Queen travelled to Westminster for
the State Opening of Parliament in her car, rather the traditional
coach, she broke the law most have to abide by when she did not
wear a seatbelt. The West Yorkshire Police received a call
from a concerned citizen who spotted Her Majesty travelling with
her son, Prince Charles through London. The caller told the West
Yorkshire Police that despite the law…
