Gracious Speech News Today

Lord Young of Old Windsor, the late Queen’s private secretary, paid tribute to his former boss in his maiden speech in the House of Lords

The King will be as stately as his late mother – and those looking for sermonising in his speech are to be disappointed

Have you ever wondered how traditions affect politics around the world? We're taking a closer look at 10 unusual political traditions and rituals that

This week Parliament is currently on recess for the Whitsun half term, but as with most people up and down the country, this week is also one of…

Party to put ministers on spot over the cost of living amid signs of support for policy on Tory benches

ROBERT HARDMAN: The last time the Heir to the Throne opened Parliament, Britain was still subjecting prisoners to hanging, drawing and quartering.

19/05/2021 Read Archbishop Justins speech on the Foreign Affairs and Defence day of the Queen’s Speech Debate in the House of Lords: My Lords, It is a privilege to speak in this debate on the Gracious Speech after the Noble Lord, Lord Hannay with his vast experience and knowledge, and I have learned much from his speech and agree with what he’s said.   The Integrated Review of Global Britain in a Competitive Age has much to be welcomed, including especially the thoughtfulness a...

UK Parliament State Opening of Parliament 2021 30 April 2021 2021 The State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday 11 May marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and the Queens Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the new session. State Opening  The State Opening of Parliament is the main ceremonial event in the parliamentary calendar and marks the start of the parliamentary year.    Queen’s Speech  Central to the ceremony is the Queens Spe...