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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 Justin's 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 about the security implications of climate change, the strong commitment to Freedom of Religion and ...

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 Queen's 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 Queen's Speech. Written by the government, it is read out by the Queen from the Throne in the House of Lords ...