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The Queen unveils the governments agenda for the coming year in the State Opening of Parliament.
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Royal Family Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1392059106240966656?s=20
While I do miss the sights of a full House of Commons and Lords with HM in her crown, it's still wonderful to see this most important event happening again. This is HM's first public duty since the death of the DoE.
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Queen wears pair of aquamarine brooches given to her by her parents to State Opening of Parliament | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9566145/Queen-wears-pair-aquamarine-brooches-given-parents-State-Opening-Parliament.html)
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Boris Johnson faces backlash after failing to honour his pledge to fix Britain's social care system | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9568103/Boris-Johnson-faces-backlash-failing-honour-pledge-fix-Britains-social-care-system.html)
Government confirms immigration overhaul in Queen's Speech | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9565749/Government-confirms-immigration-overhaul-Queens-Speech.html)
Queen Elizabeth Opens Parliament with Prince Charles by Her Side | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-opens-parliament-with-prince-charles-and-camilla-by-her-side/)
The Queen makes first in-person appearance since Prince Philip's death - all the photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/20210511112840/the-queen-attends-state-opening-of-parliament-2021/1/)
The Queen: Heartbreaking detail from Opening of Parliament following Prince Philip's death | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210511112850/prince-philip-throne-removed-opening-of-parliament-queen-alone/)
Queen's speech: 'Dressed down' monarch carries out first major engagement since death of husband Philip | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queens-speech-dressed-down-monarch-to-carry-out-first-major-engagement-since-death-of-husband-philip-12303274)
Starmer accuses Johnson of ?short-term gimmicks? after Queen?s speech | Queen's speech | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/may/11/queens-speech-unveils-johnsons-populist-and-interventionist-plans)
Queen and Prince Charles leave royal fans emotional with simple 'touching' gesture | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1434686/queen-prince-charles-hand-state-opening-of-parliament-queen-speech-royal-family-news)
Queen's speech: Monarch forced to sit alone as Prince Philip throne removed | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1434511/queen-speech-state-opening-of-parliament-royal-family-news)
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Queen's Speech 2021: 12 new laws to expect from scaled-down State Opening of Parliament - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/queens-speech-2021-what-expect-24080517)
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Queen?s Speech felt like a moment to be bold... but it felt a bit same-old (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14925957/mercy-muroki-queens-speech/)
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A thread to discuss HM's Current Events and Court Circular Entries.
Today The Queen held Audiences with incoming Ambassadors via video link from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace.
His Excellency Mr. Maxim Yermalovich, Ambassador from the Republic of Belarus.
His Excellency Mr. Karel van Oosterom, Ambassador from the Netherlands.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1393242245785137154?s=20
His Excellency Mr Maxim Yermalovich was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Belarus to the Court of St James
His Excellency Mr Karel van Oosterom was received in audience by Her Majesty and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Court of St James.
Mrs van Oosterom-Niessen was also received by The Queen.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 14 May 2921
I think that it's remarkable to see the Queen carry on with her Royal duties.
The Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern MP (Prime Minister of New Zealand) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this morning.
By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Alexandre Fasel at 21 Bryanston Square, London W1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Swiss Confederation to the Court of St James.
- Court Circular || 18 May 2021
The Queen held two Audiences via video link from Windsor Castle today.
Mr. Javier Esteban Figueroa, Ambassador from Argentina and the. Hon Ralph Goodale, High Commissioner for Canada both presented the formal papers which mark their new diplomatic appointments.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1395082632287985666?s=20
His Excellency Mr Javier Esteban Figueroa was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Argentine Republic to the Court of St James.
Minister Alessandra Viggiano Marra was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
His Excellency the Hon Ralph Goodale was received in audience by The Queen via video link upon his appointment as High Commissioner for Canada in London.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 19 May 2021
Ms Alison Blake (Her Majestys Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan) had an audience with The Queen via telephone this morning.
- Court Circular || 20 May 2021
His Excellency Mr Lim Thuan Kuan was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Singapore in London.
Mrs Patricia Teh was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Dr Cesar Rodriguez-Zavalla was received in audience by The Queen via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Oriental Republic of Uruguay to the Court of St James.
Mrs Maria Angelica Algorta-Carrau was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 21 May 2021
Queen visits ?3.2bn 'Big Lizzie' warship as she's seen for first time since Harry fired attacks | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9607439/Queen-visits-3-2bn-Big-Lizzie-warship-shes-seen-time-Harry-fired-attacks.html)
Great pictures, the Big Lizzie, impressive.
The Queen wears scarab brooch gifted to her by the Duke of Edinburgh in touching tribute to him | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9607829/The-Queen-wears-scarab-brooch-gifted-Duke-Edinburgh-touching-tribute-him.html)
Queen Pays Tribute to Prince Philip During Visit to Navy Carrier | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-pays-tribute-prince-philip-sentimental-brooch-visit-to-navy-carrier/)
The Queen leaves Windsor Castle for rare royal outing - details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210522113604/the-queen-visits-hms-queen-elizabeth-portsmouth/)
Queen visits HMS Queen Elizabeth ahead of its major military deployment to Indo-Pacific | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-visits-hms-queen-elizabeth-ahead-of-its-major-military-deployment-to-indo-pacific-12313541)
Yet another example of her love and devotion. She is amazing! Her smile is just the same as ever. God Bless her.
The Queen this morning visited HMS Queen Elizabeth at The Princess Royal Jetty, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire, prior to the Ships maiden operational deployment and was received onboard by Captain Angus Essenhigh RN (Commanding Officer) and Commodore Stephen Moorhouse (Commander, UK Carrier Strike Group).
Her Majesty received a briefing on the UK Carrier Strike Group and met sailors and other Service personnel who are about to depart with the Ship.
- Court Circular || 22 May 2021
Today The Queen held two virtual Audiences via video link from Windsor Castle.
Their Excellencies Mr. Pharidh Kan from Cambodia and Mr. Teferi Melesse Desta from Ethiopia both presented the formal letters which confirm their new positions as Ambassadors to the UK.
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His Excellency Mr Pharidh Kan was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Cambodia to the Court of St James.
Mrs Sokhany Leng was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Teferi Melesse Desta was received in audience by The Queen via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Court of St James.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 25 May 2021
The Queen held a Council via video link at 2.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon George Eustice MP (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), the Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP (Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) and the Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland).
The Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP, the Rt Hon Dame Geraldine Andrews, the Rt Hon Jonathan Ashworth MP, the Rt Hon Sir Andrew Edis and the Rt Hon Nigel Evans MP were sworn in as members of Her Majesty?s Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 26 May 2021
The 95-year-old Queen prepares to increase her workload so she can ?get back out and about? ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/the-95-year-old-queen-prepares-to-increase-her-workload-so-she-can-get-back-out-and-about-160868/)
Over the coming weeks, we can expect a series of high profile engagements to be announced, including a meeting with President Biden of the United States and other world leaders ahead the G7 summit.
Her Majesty is also expected to return to Scotland shortly, conducting a week long itinerary of engagements there, alongside a few other high profile events.
A royal insider told the Daily Telegraph: ?There is a strong desire from Her Majesty to get back out and about.?
There has long been chatter and speculation in royal circles that The Queen might wish to start taking things more slowly once she reaches 95, perhaps even making Prince Charles regent.
However, it seems nothing could be further from the truth, with The Queen set to have a busy second half of the year depending on government restrictions.
Today The Queen today held virtual Audiences via video link from Windsor Castle.
His Excellency Dr. Zalmai Rassoul, Ambassador from Afghanistan, presents his Letters of Credence - the formal papers from his home country which confirm his new appointment.
There are more than 170 Ambassadors and High Commissioners in London at any given time and each one of them will have an Audience with HM shortly after taking up their role.
His Excellency Mr. Sturla Sigurjonsson speaks to The Queen from Buckingham Palace earlier today.
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His Excellency Mr Sturla Sigurjonsson was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Iceland to the Court of St James.
Mrs Elin Jonsdottir was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Dr Zalmai Rassoul was received in audience by The Queen via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the Court of St James.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 1 June 2021
The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Reverend Canon Dr Chigor Chike to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in succession to the Reverend Canon John Rees.
- Appendix to Court Circular || 1 June 2021
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
- Court Circular || 2 June 2021
Today The Queen held virtual Audiences with incoming Ambassadors via video link from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace.
There are more than 170 Ambassadors and High Commissions based in London. Each have an Audience of The Queen shortly after taking up their role.
Her Excellency Ms. Vanessa Interiano Elfarnawany, Ambassador from the Republic of El Salvador.
His Excellency Mr. Desra Percaya, as Ambassador from the Republic of Indonesia.
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Her Excellency Ms Vanessa Interiano Elfarnawany was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of El Salvador to the Court of St James.
Mr Mohamed Elfarnawany was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Desra Percaya was received in audience by The Queen via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Indonesia to the Court of St James.
Mrs Percaya was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 3 June 2021
Her Excellency Ms Agnes Oswaha was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of South Sudan to the Court of St James
Her Excellency Ms Albertina MacDonald was received in audience by Her Majesty via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Mozambique in London.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 8 June 2021
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@royalfamilyThe Queen held virtual Audiences with incoming Ambassadors via video link from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace.
Earth globe americas There are more than 170 Ambassadors and High Commissions based in London. Each have an Audience of The Queen shortly after taking up their role.
His Excellency Mr Lokdarshan Regmi was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal to the Court of St James.
Mrs Regmi was also received by Her Majesty.
Her Excellency Ms Josefa Gonzalez-Blanco was received in audience by The Queen via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the United Mexican States to the Court of St James.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty via telephone this evening.
Colonel Edward Bolitho (Her Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall) was present at Cornwall Airport, Newquay, today upon the Arrival of The President of the United States of America and welcomed The President on behalf of The Queen.
- Court Circular || 9 June 2021
The Rt Hon Justin Trudeau MP (Prime Minister of Canada) had an audience of The Queen via video link this afternoon.
The Queen, accompanied by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this evening attended a Reception at the Eden Project, Bodelva, Par, on the occasion of the G7 Summit and was received by Her Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho) and Sir Timothy Smit (Co-Founder, Eden Project).
The Queen, with The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, the Big Lunch, and The Duchess of Cambridge, afterwards met representatives of the Big Lunch, and local essential workers and volunteers at the Street, Eden Project, and was received by Sir Ferrers Vyvyan, Bt (Deputy Lieutenant of Cornwall), Mr Peter Stewart (Executive Director, Eden Project) and Ms Lindsey Brummitt (Programme Director, Big Lunch Eden Project).
Colonel Edward Bolitho (Her Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall) was present at Cornwall Airport, Newquay, this morning upon the Arrival of The President of the French Republic and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.
Mrs Jane Hartley (Deputy Lieutenant of Cornwall) was present at Cornwall Airport this afternoon upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of South Africa and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of Her Majesty.
Mrs Jane Hartley was present at Cornwall Airport this evening upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of South Korea and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.
- Court Circular || 11 June 2021
On Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to Her Majesty The Queen to discuss among other things, the G7 Summit, COVID-19 & Canadian preparations for the celebration of Her Majestys upcoming Platinum Jubilee in 2022, her 70th year on the throne of Canada.
https://twitter.com/Canadian_Crown/status/1404108815633682435?s=20
Her Majesty was present at a Military Ceremony in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle this morning to mark The Queens Official Birthday at which The Queens Colour of F Company Scots Guards was Paraded, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Viscount David Marsham (Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards).
The Queen was accompanied by The Duke of Kent (Colonel, Scots Guards).
The troops on Parade received Her Majesty with a Royal Salute.
The Bands of the Guards Division played a selection of music during the Ceremony, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Simon Haw (Coldstream Guards, Commanding Officer, Bands of the Household Division).
Major General Christopher Ghika (Major General Commanding Household Division) was present.
Her Majesty witnessed a fly-past by the Red Arrows of the Royal Air Force, led by Squadron Leader Thomas Bould, Royal Air Force, to mark the official celebration of The Queens Birthday.
A Royal Salute was fired by The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery from the East Lawn at Windsor Castle, under the command of Major Victoria Flood.
- Court Circular || 12 June 2021
The President of the United States of America and Dr Jill Biden visited The Queen this afternoon and remained to Tea.
- Court Circular || 13 June 2021
Queen Elizabeth received Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison for an audience in the Oak Room at Windsor Castle today.
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**It's the time of the year for new or extended (2 more years) for ambassadors representing their country in the UK. I believe this is the first ambassador to be live in Windsor Castle, the CC have ambassadors via video conference. The PM Australia was at the G7, but it may be the time now to receive people there in lieu of BP (repairs).
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"Everyone was talking about you at dinner the next night"
"Oh lord, were they really?"
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison tells the Queen that she was "quite the hit" at the G7
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I love the spring time colors that QEII has been wearing in recent weeks.
'You were quite the hit': Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison stuns the Queen | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9688705/You-quite-hit-Australian-Prime-Minister-Scott-Morrison-stuns-Queen.html)
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Scott Morrison likes the Queen and gets on well with her. There won?t be any serious moves towards a republic here while she lives and the Republican leaders know it. Too many other things on our minds. However, once Elizabeth goes all bets are off, and most Aussies know that too.
The Hon Scott Morrison MP (Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia) was received by The Queen this morning.
- Court Circular || 15 June 2021
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
Court Circular || 16 June 2021
The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, today presented a Royal Banner to the Legal Branch of The Canadian Armed Forces via video link.
- Court Circular || 22 June 2021
Queen Elizabeth II greets Prime Minister Boris Johnson at an audience at Buckingham Palace, London, the Queen's first in-person weekly audience with the Prime Minister since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Meeting again in person for the first time in fifteen months. Both have had significant milestones in their personal lives. QEII was widowed but has welcomed her 9th, 10th and 11th great-grandchildren. Soon it will be an even dozen! Johnson has battled COVID 19, welcomed another child and married again.
Yes, it?s been a memorable year for both of them, dominated for the Queen of course by the loss of her husband of nearly 74 years. However how many times does a PM marry while in office, let alone have a baby! Blair had an addition to the family while in office and before that I think it was John Russell in the 1840s. And as for monarchs? great grandchildren, four in one year hasn?t happened since Queen Victoria!
The Queen held a Council at 2.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP (Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport), the Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal) and the Rt Hon Matthew Hancock MP (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care).
The Most Reverend and Rt Hon the Archbishop of York and the Rt Hon Sir Jeremy Stuart-Smith were sworn in as Members of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP had an audience of Her Majesty before the Council.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this afternoon.
The Prince of Wales, on behalf of Her Majesty, this morning held an Investiture at St James's Palace.
By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Professor Arkady Rzegocki at 47 Portland Place, London W1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Poland to the Court of St James's.
- Court Circular || 23 June 2021
His Excellency Mr Jose Alberto Briz Gutierrez was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Guatemala to the Court of St James's.
Ms Juliet Chua (Director of Finance and Corporate, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was present.
The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at St James's Palace this morning.
- Court Circular || 24 June 2021
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@royalfamilyAs Queen of Canada, Her Majesty retains a special relationship with the Canadian Armed Forces, acting as Colonel-in-Chief of various regiments.
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The Queen this morning arrived at Croy Railway Station and was received by Professor Dr Francis Dunn (Deputy Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire).
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn, drove to A. G. Barr plc, Westfield House, 4 Mollins Road, Westfield, Cumbernauld, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire (Mrs Jill Young) and Mr Roger White (Chief Executive).
Her Majesty, escorted by the Chief Executive, and His Royal Highness, escorted by Mr Scott McGlashan (Head of Operations, Scotland), viewed the factory?s production area and met members of staff and local charity partners.
The Queen opened the Process Facility.
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn, arrived at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station this afternoon.
Her Majesty, accompanied by His Royal Highness, drove to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and was received in the Forecourt by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Francis Ross, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost) and members of the City of Edinburgh Council, when the Rt Hon the Lord Provost surrendered to The Queen the Keys of the City, which Her Majesty returned to him.
A Guard of Honour found by Balaklava Company, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, under the command of Major Cameron Law, was mounted in the Forecourt.
Afterwards The Queen was received inside the Palace by the Hereditary Keeper (the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon) and met key workers.
By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Francis Blain at 57 Kensington Court, London W8, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for the Republic of the Gambia in London.
By command of Her Majesty, Mr. Alistair Harrison telephoned Her Excellency Mrs Enna Park later in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Korea to the Court of St. James's.
- Court Circular || 28 June 2021
Mrs Alison Johnstone MSP (Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament) was received by The Queen today.
The Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Government) was received by Her Majesty.
The Queen, Patron, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Association, this afternoon opened the newly renovated Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum at Stirling Castle and was received by the Hereditary Keeper of Stirling Castle (the Earl of Mar and Kellie), who surrendered to The Queen the Keys of the Castle which Her Majesty returned to him.
The Queen was afterwards received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk (Mr Alan Simpson) and the outgoing Chairman of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum (Brigadier Bruce Russell).
Her Majesty toured the Museum galleries, viewing exhibitions and meeting members of staff and supporters.
Subsequently, Mr Thomas Scott, winner of the annual shooting event of The Queen's Body Guard for Scotland, Royal Company of Archers, was presented to Her Majesty and received The Queen's Prize.
- Court Circular || 29 June 2021
Buckingham Palace: Her Majesty The Queen will receive the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Angela Merkel, in an audience at Windsor Castle on Friday, 2nd July 2021.
The Queen, accompanied by The Princess Royal, this morning visited the Children's Wood, 76 Kelbourne Street, Glasgow, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow (Councillor Philip Braat, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost), the Chairman (Ms Alison Spurway), Ms Emily Cutts (Director) and local young people.
Her Majesty, escorted by the Director, and Her Royal Highness, escorted by the Chairman, viewed a session in the beekeeping area and met members of the community gardening group and schoolchildren who benefit from the use of the woods.
The Queen, accompanied by The Princess Royal, later visited AAC Clyde Space and Spire Global, Skypark 5, 45 Finnieston Street, Glasgow, and was received by Mr Luis Gomes (Chief Executive).
Her Majesty, escorted by the Chief Executive, and Her Royal Highness, escorted by Mr Graham Turnock (Chief Executive Officer of the United Kingdom Space Agency), having viewed a briefing by the United Kingdom Space Agency, viewed the Clean Room where satellites are produced, before moving to Spire Global where Her Majesty and Her Royal Highness viewed a showcase and demonstrations on data generated by satellites and met members of staff.
- Court Circular || 30 June 2021
The Queen, accompanied by The Princess Royal, this morning visited Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Francis Ross, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost) and the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh (Professor Peter Mathieson).
Her Majesty and Her Royal Highness, escorted respectively by Professor David Reay (Executive Director) and Dr Katherine Crowley (Co-Director), toured the Institute, meeting staff and students and viewing demonstrations, before meeting representatives from the Children?s Parliament who presented a commemorative tree to Her Majesty which will be planted in the grounds as part of The Queen?s Green Canopy.
- Court Circular || 1 July 2021
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The Queen at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
https://twitter.com/royalfocus1/status/1410908379422380036?s=20
Queen Elizabeth II receives the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, during an audience at Windsor Castle in Berkshire.
https://twitter.com/DelMody/status/1410982107090989062?s=20
Dr Angela Merkel (Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany) was received by The Queen this afternoon.
Her Majesty held a Council via video link at 4.45 pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice), the Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal), the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (Secretary of State for Transport) and the Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP.
The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP made affirmation as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, kissed hands upon his appointment and received the Seals of Office.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
- Court Circular || 2 July 2021
Queen Elizabeth at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, Day 3.
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2021/07/03/royal_windsor_horse_show,_day_3?celeb=Queen%20Elizabeth%20II&folder=Royal%20Windsor%20Horse%20Show
Day 4. Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to the Royal Windsor Horse Show in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
https://twitter.com/markacuthbert/status/1411634152005328905?s=20
His Excellency Mr Papa Owusu-Ankomah was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Ghana in London.
His Excellency Mr Mohsen Baharvand was received in audience by Her Majesty via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Court of St James's.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 6 July 2021
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@royalfamilyChurch The Queen was at Manchester Cathedral today where she met members of the clergy and local worshippers.
Manchester Cathedral
@ManCathedral
The Royal Standard represents the Sovereign and the United Kingdom. The Royal Standard flying full mast over @ManCathedral on Queen Elizabeth II's arrival celebrating the 600th Collegiate Church
@royalfamilyThe Royal Standard today at Manchester Cathedral
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Her Excellency Mrs Tzipi Hotovely was received in audience by The Queen today via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the State of Israel to the Court of St James's.
Mr Or Hay Alon was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Zheng Zeguang was received in audience by The Queen via video link and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the People?s Republic of China to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Hua Mei was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
- Court Circular || 7 July 2021
The Queen this morning arrived at Manchester Victoria Railway Station and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Sir Warren Smith), the Lord Mayor of Manchester (Councillor Thomas Judge) and the Mayor of Trafford (Councillor Laurence Walsh).
Her Majesty drove to the set of "Coronation Street" at ITV Studios, Coronation Street, Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, to mark their Sixtieth Anniversary and was received by Mrs Sharman Birtles (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester).
The Queen, escorted by Mr Iain Macleod (Series Producer), walked along "Coronation Street", meeting members of the cast and crew, before being received by Dame Carolyn McCall (Chief Executive Officer, ITV plc) and meeting further members of the cast in the "Rovers Return".
Her Majesty afterwards visited Manchester Cathedral to mark the Six Hundredth Anniversary of the Cathedral and was received by the Dean (the Very Reverend Roger Govender) and the Bishop of Manchester (the Right Reverend Dr David Walker), before meeting members of the Cathedral community.
The Queen, escorted by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, moved into the gardens and met the Lord-Lieutenants of Cheshire and Cumbria, the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire and a Deputy Lieutenant of Merseyside and members of their respective communities.
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at St James's Palace this morning.
- Court Circular || 8 July 2021
The Queen, Patron, The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, today spoke via video link to Ms Nicola Brentnall (Founder) and four young leaders from across the Commonwealth.
Her Majesty, Duke of Lancaster this afternoon held a Meeting with Sir Alan Reid (Chairman of the Council of the Duchy of Lancaster) and Mr Nathan Thompson (Chief Executive Officer) via telephone.
By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Yousef Ali Al-Khater at 1 South Audley Street, London W1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the State of Qatar to the Court of St James's.
- Court Circular || 13 July 2021
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, this morning held an Investiture at St James's Palace.
- Court Circular || 14 July 2021
This week, The Queen joined young leaders supported by @queenscomtrust to discuss their remarkable work.
QCT supports young people across The Commonwealth who are driving change in their communities.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1416027612346978307?s=20
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1416029678905827330?s=20
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1416030615900762120?s=20
Queen is spotted driving around Wood Farm during an unannounced long-weekend visit to Sandringham (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9799955/amp/Queen-spotted-driving-Wood-Farm-unannounced-long-weekend-visit-Sandringham.html?__twitter_impression=true)
Mr William Henderson was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.
- Court Circular || 18 July 2021
The Queen this afternoon held a Meeting with Mr Robin Budenberg (First Crown Estate Commissioner and Chairman, the Crown Estate Commission) and Mr Daniel Labbad (Chief Executive) via telephone.
- Court Circular || 20 July 2021
The following members of The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were received by Her Majesty today: Colonel Michael Kingscote, who delivered up his Stick of Office upon his retirement as Lieutenant when The Queen invested him with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order; Major Henry Robertson, who delivered up his Stick of Office as Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant and received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Lieutenant; Major Christopher Cox, who delivered up his Stick of Office as Ensign and received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant; Colonel Jonathan Schute, who delivered up his Stick of Office as Exon and received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Ensign; and Brigadier Andrew Hughes, who received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Exon.
The following members of Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms were received by The Queen: Colonel Peter Flach, who delivered up his Stick of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant and received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Lieutenant; Major David Kennard, who delivered up his Stick of Office upon his retirement as Standard Bearer; Major Charles Macfarlane, who delivered up his Stick of Office as Harbinger and received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Standard Bearer; Colonel Edward Bolitho, who received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant; and Lieutenant Colonel Rory Ingleby-Mackenzie, who received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Harbinger.
Major General Christopher Ghika (Major General Commanding Household Division) was received by The Queen this afternoon.
The Queen held a Council via video link at 2.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Therese Coffey MP (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions), the Rt Hon Alister Jack MP (Secretary of State for Scotland) and the Rt Hon Priti Patel MP (Secretary of State for the Home Department).
The Rt Hon Lucy Frazer MP, the Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson MP, the Rt Hon Mark Pritchard MP, the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP and the Lord Udny-Lister were sworn in as members of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mrs Ceri King was in attendance as Deputy Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen via telephone this evening.
Clarence House
- Court Circular || 21 July 2021
Ms Mary Simon had an audience with The Queen this afternoon via video link upon her appointment as Governor-General designate of Canada.
- Court Circular || 22 July 2021
^^^
Yesterday The Queen spoke to Ms. Mary Simon who has recently been appointed as the next @GGCanada
Video: https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1418547026594340869?s=20
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@royalfamilyTear-off calendar Today marks #1YearToGo until the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham @birminghamcg22
Last night the city skies were lit up with an incredible drone display. Watch the display and learn more about the upcoming games -https://birmingham2022.com/news/blog/lighting-up-the-night-sky/
^ That is 54 commonwealth countries.
Wonderful for the jubilee, too.
The Sovereign's Parade at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst -Graduates (since 1948)
Representative in behalf of the Queen
2021 Boris Johnson, Prime Minister (TODAY)
2020, General Sir Patrick Sanders KCB CBE DSO ADC
2019, HRH Sophie, Countess of Wessex, GCVO, CD, DStJ
2018, HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, KG, KT, PC, ADC
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The Prime Minister's Sovereign's Parade speech: 6 August 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a speech at the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-prime-ministers-sovereigns-parade-speech-6-august-2021
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Published 16 August 2021
I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake in Haiti. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost their lives, loved ones and homes, as well as the emergency services working in the recovery effort.
- Elizabeth R
^ 7.2 earthquake
A message of condolence from Her Majesty The Queen to the Prime Minister of Haiti | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/message-condolence-her-majesty-queen-prime-minister-haiti)
The Queen will address members of the devolved Scottish Parliament on October 2 in a special opening ceremony celebrating the efforts of local heroes in the Covid-19 pandemic. Prince Charles and Camilla, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, will also attend.
https://twitter.com/RoyalReporter/status/1431222962485665793?s=20
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on August 16, 2021, 02:32:09 PM
A message of condolence from Her Majesty The Queen to the Prime Minister of Haiti | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/message-condolence-her-majesty-queen-prime-minister-haiti)
Bless her - those poor people have been through the mill.
Plans have been drawn up for Prince Charles to read the Queen's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament in May if the 95-year-old monarch is too unwell.
Queen's speech at State Opening of Parliament could be read by Charles if she's too ill - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-speech-state-opening-parliament-26566389)
The Queen planning to make rare public appearance next week - details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220505139534/the-queen-rare-public-appearance-state-opening-parliament/)
We have wait and see till confirmation from Palace if HM Queen Elizabeth II can going parliament speech or NOT HM Queen Elizabeth II sent her elder son the Prince Charles,Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridges in her behalf
Queen still plans to attend State Opening of Parliament next week but walking will be minimised | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10787557/Queen-plans-attend-State-Opening-Parliament-week-walking-minimised.html)
Palace says HM Queen Elizabeth II can?t walk longer distance remember 1953 just short walk
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61342889
QuoteBut measures are in place to minimise the distance she would have to walk.
There will also be a slimmed down - but still spectacular - military ceremony with fewer troops but the same standards of pomp and military splendour involving eight different units, including The King?s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
She no longer wears her Imperial Crown or Robes of State given their weight and awkwardness and instead wears smart day dress.
In 2016 the Queen used a lift rather than the stairs for the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in 64 years.
More on how accommodations will be made for QEII.
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The Queen intends to play her full constitutional role at the State Opening of Parliament, even as she signals the end of an era by stepping back from hosting her Buckingham Palace garden parties.
The monarch hopes to read her customary speech to open Parliament on Tuesday, as aides insert "tweaks" to the traditional ceremonial for her comfort.
She will travel by car to the Houses of Parliament, use stairs instead of a lift, wear day dress without a heavy crown and walk as short a route as possible.
It is understood measures will be put in place for the tactful filming of her entrance and exit, with part of the walk shielded from cameras and the event now pared back as much as possible.
BREAKING: The Queen will miss the State Opening of Parliament tomorrow. The Queen's speech will be delivered by Prince Charles and the Duke of Cambridge will also attend.
As Councillors of State and with the authorisation of The Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William have been jointly delegated the power of opening a new parliamentary session.
https://twitter.com/CameronDLWalker/status/1523714079671861250?s=20&t=tpvA7csxL94F703MGeYURw
Palace aides devise contingency plan for Her Majesty to deliver the Queen's Speech | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10796627/Her-Majesty-make-11th-hour-call-delivering-Queens-Speech-tomorrow.html)
The Queen, 96, will MISS State Opening of Parliament: Prince Charles will stand in for his mother | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10798363/The-Queen-96-miss-State-Opening-Parliament-tomorrow-mobility-issues.html)
Queen Elizabeth to Miss Opening of Parliament Due to Mobility Problems | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-miss-opening-parliament-mobility-problems/)
Will Queen Elizabeth Miss the State Opening of Parliament? | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/will-queen-elizabeth-miss-state-opening-parliament-2022/)
The Queen to miss the State Opening of Parliament due to 'mobility problems' - Prince Charles and Prince William to take over | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220509139775/the-queen-cancels-major-event-ill-health-prince-william-charles-to-replace/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61384527
Queen to miss State Opening of Parliament - Prince of Wales to read speech instead | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-wont-be-attending-state-opening-of-parliament-12609353)
Queen to miss state opening of parliament, says Buckingham Palace | The Queen | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/09/queen-to-miss-state-opening-of-parliament-says-buckingham-palace)
Queen to miss Queen's speech tomorrow - but why? Buckingham Palace statement | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1607721/Queen-miss-queens-speech-buckingham-palace-statement-opening-parliament-evg)
Queen health fears as monarch to MISS State Opening for just third time ever | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1607715/Queen-health-fears-state-opening-of-parliament)
Queen health update: What are episodic mobility problems? | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1607730/Queen-health-update-episodic-mobility-problems-symptoms-evg)
Queen health update: Monarch could miss Queen?s Speech as ?big step? planned | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1607555/queen-health-update-state-opening-parliament-queens-speech-prince-charles-spt)
Articles and Palace says Prince Charles,Duchess of Cornwall and Duke of Cambridge will behalf of HM Queen Elizabeth II due HM Queen Elizabeth II had health issues and mobility issues
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-05-09/the-queen-will-miss-opening-of-parliament-for-first-time-in-nearly-60-years
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-05-09/what-is-the-queens-speech-and-will-her-majesty-attend-in-person
Queen pulls out of State Opening of Parliament tomorrow after talks with doctors - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-queen-pulls-out-state-26917776)
Queen is still planning to attend State Opening of Parliament despite mobility issues - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-still-planning-attend-state-26913788)
Queen, 96, will MISS State Opening of Parliament for first time in 59 years (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/18512199/queen-miss-state-opening-parliament/)
The Queen to miss the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in 59 years ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/breaking-the-queen-to-miss-the-state-opening-of-parliament-for-the-first-time-in-59-years-176287/)
Prince William to attend the State Opening of Parliament with Prince Charles in absence of The Queen ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/prince-william-to-attend-the-state-opening-of-parliament-with-prince-charles-in-absence-of-the-queen-176291/)
Answer is NO!! HM Queen Elizabeth II sent her elder son the Prince Charles and her grandson the Duke of Cambridge in her behalf due her health and mobility issues per royal doctor advice but HM Queen Elizabeth II is 96 years old and she had hardly stand
Gert?s Royal Twitter says
Quote?At Her Majesty?s request, and with the agreement of the relevant authorities, The Prince of Wales will read The Queen?s speech on Her Majesty?s behalf, with The Duke of Cambridge also in attendance.?
Duke of Cambridge is first time to attend parliament with his father the Prince Charles
https://twitter.com/gertsroyals/status/1523713707494486016?s=21&t=aOSXVnEnqfwR3mfAAjqMIw
QuoteThe Queen had to sign new letter patent to allow Prince Charles to read her Speech at the State Opening Tomorrow. He is doing so as a Counsellor of State. Prince William is joining him as two Counsellor of State are required to perform any of the Queen?s constitution duties.
https://twitter.com/gertsroyals/status/1523715064598982657?s=21&t=aOSXVnEnqfwR3mfAAjqMIw
If anyone is curious as to what Father and Son will be wearing tomorrow...
https://twitter.com/RoyaNikkhah/status/1523728288195428352?t=TB7GPsr0lrXHPoZi5xcB-w&s=19
Quote#PrinceCharles will be in his Admiral of the Fleet uniform tomorrow while Prince William will be in a morning suit. Her Majesty has only missed the #StateOpening twice previously, when she was pregnant
Pics from today's opening of Parliament:
Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=775810426)
Short videos from today's State Opening of Parliament. Fashion update for the Duchess of Cornwall who is wearing a familiar navy blue dress, coat with white detailing and navy blue hat. The gentleman are both wearing their Orders of the Garter. As you view the procession you can see the various regiments posted along the way. At one point they traveled through Horse Guard's Parade Ground. Upon the arrival at Palace of Westminster there's a large scaffolding structure that covers most of the exterior so I presume there is a massive cleaning/restoration project that is taking place.
Arrival-Charles and William Arrive for State Opening of Parliament - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfM8sFTDIB4)
Speech-Historic moment for the PoW as he delivers the speech from the consort's throne. Prince Charles Delivers Queen?s Speech in House of Lords - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmr4pXNo4co) (The video doesn't show the entire speech.)
Departure- Charles, Camilla and William Leave House of Lords - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR52MuwMrQg)
Questions for those memebes who live in Australia and Canada-Is your nation's Opening of Parliament follow a similar procedure to the one in the UK? Who reads the speech outlining the aims of the Government?
Historic moment Prince Charles heads to Parliament to deliver the Queen's Speech | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10800447/Historic-moment-Prince-Charles-heads-Parliament-deliver-Queens-Speech.html)
Queen's Speech: Prince Charles was 'nervous and reflective' says body language expert JUDI JAMES | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10801229/Body-language-expert-JUDI-JAMES-reveals-Charles-nervous-reflective-Queens-Speech.html)
Prince Charles Opens Parliament for First Time on Behalf of the Queen | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/prince-charles-state-opening-parliament-behalf-queen-elizabeth/)
Prince Charles and Prince William step in for the Queen at State Opening of Parliament ? best photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/20220510139813/prince-charles-prince-william-state-opening-parliament-best-photos/1/)
Prince William set to make history following Queen's decision - here's why | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220510139789/prince-william-to-make-history-first-opening-state-parliament/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-61000688
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-32816450
Queen's Speech: PM vows to 'ease cost of living' as Prince of Wales reads government's legislative agenda for year ahead | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queens-speech-pm-vows-to-ease-cost-of-living-as-prince-of-wales-reads-governments-legislative-agenda-for-year-ahead-12609729)
In full: The Queen's Speech read by Prince Charles | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/video/in-full-the-queens-speech-read-by-prince-charles-12609855)
Queen's Speech: Key moments from the event in the Houses of Parliament presided over by Prince Charles | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/video/queens-speech-key-moments-from-the-event-in-the-houses-of-parliament-presided-over-by-prince-charles-12609867)
Queen remains ?very much in charge? even as Charles makes speech | Queen's speech | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/may/10/queen-remains-very-much-in-charge-even-as-charles-makes-speech)
Yes, it is quite similar, though with less pomp and ceremony as we are quite a young country! Black Rod still performs his/her duties as he/her does in London and the Senate is summoned to attend the House of Representatives (our Lower House.). The Queen has opened our Parliament at least twice in person, the first time in February 1954 on the first long Commonwealth tour of her reign.
The Governor General does everything the Queen does at the Opening, including reading the Speech from the Throne. He/she also performs other duties here, like the swearing-in of new Members of the House of Representatives and Senators, because of course we have a House of Reps and a Senate not a Commons and House of Lords. That ceremony takes place at the same time as the Opening one.
From the Handbook
Opening a new parliament
A new Parliament starts with an opening ceremony that includes some traditional practices borrowed from the British Parliament. One such practice is that the new Parliament is declared open by the Governor-General in the Senate, not the House of Representatives. This is so the Governor-General can attend and deliver a speech.
This tradition dates back to the practice of the British Parliament in which, since the seventeenth century, the monarch has not entered the House of Commons. In Australia, the Governor-General does not enter the House of Representatives.
An important part of the opening ceremony is the swearing-in of all members of the House of Representatives, as well as the 4 senators elected to represent the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory. New state senators begin their term of office on 1 July following a half-Senate election. After a double dissolution election, new state senators have their term of office backdated to 1 July before the election.
A modern addition to the opening of a new Parliament is an Aboriginal Welcome to Country ceremony, which was held for the first time in February 2008 before the opening of the 42nd Parliament.
Queen: Regalia seen poking out of car window as speech scaled down | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1608149/Queen-regalia-poking-out-car-window-speech-state-opening-parliament)
Queen's absence from Parliament saddens fans as Charles steps up 'Not ready' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1608109/queen-news-queen-speech-prince-charles-state-opening-parliament-future-monarchy)
Prince William news: Duke sparks frenzy with 'powerful picture' of monarchy's future | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1608083/prince-william-news-duke-of-cambridge-queen-speech-state-opening-parliament-prince-charles)
Prince Charles edges closer to future role as he delivers Queen's Speech?William looks on | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1608021/prince-charles-news-queen-speech-state-opening-parliament-prince-william-queen-health)
The important process the Queen undertook to allow Prince Charles to deliver speech today | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1608013/queen-letters-patent-prince-charles-speech-today-evg)
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https://www.itv.com/news/2022-05-10/queens-speech-prince-charles-sets-out-boris-johnsons-plan-for-the-uk
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The same sort of thing happens in our State legislatures, though there is no Senate and some States don?t have an Upper Chamber. It is opened as the Federal Parliament is in Canberra. This is what happens here in Victoria, which does have an Upper Chamber, the Legislative Council.
Our States of course date from old colonial days, before Federation in 1901, and some are older than others. The legislation making Australia a Federation and Commonwealth (a country in other words) was signed by Queen Victoria in 1901, shortly before she died.
This is what occurs at all the Opening of State Parliaments though the info below is specific to Victoria. As with Federal Parliament the Opening is televised.
The Governor is the representative of the Crown in Victoria?s Parliamentary system. Under the Victorian Constitution, Victoria?s Parliamentary structure comprises the Crown, the Legislative Council, and the Legislative Assembly.
The Governor?s constitutional duties for the Opening of Parliament include setting a date for an Opening, appointing Commissioners on her behalf to swear in Members, and reading a Speech which has been prepared by the Government, outlining the Government's proposed legislative program for the next four years.
The Opening of Parliament will be webcast, with official ceremonies commencing at 10am. The formal Opening by the Governor will be at 2 pm and, by tradition, will be in the Legislative Council Chamber.
Quote from: Curryong on May 10, 2022, 02:17:32 PM
Yes, it is quite similar, though with less pomp and ceremony as we are quite a young country! Black Rod still performs his/her duties as he/her does in London and the Senate is summoned to attend the House of Representatives (our Lower House.). The Queen has opened our Parliament at least twice in person, the first time in February 1954 on the first long Commonwealth tour of her reign.
The Governor General does everything the Queen does at the Opening, including reading the Speech from the Throne. He/she also performs other duties here, like the swearing-in of new Members of the House of Representatives and Senators, because of course we have a House of Reps and a Senate not a Commons and House of Lords. That ceremony takes place at the same time as the Opening one.
From the Handbook
Opening a new parliament
A new Parliament starts with an opening ceremony that includes some traditional practices borrowed from the British Parliament. One such practice is that the new Parliament is declared open by the Governor-General in the Senate, not the House of Representatives. This is so the Governor-General can attend and deliver a speech.
This tradition dates back to the practice of the British Parliament in which, since the seventeenth century, the monarch has not entered the House of Commons. In Australia, the Governor-General does not enter the House of Representatives.
An important part of the opening ceremony is the swearing-in of all members of the House of Representatives, as well as the 4 senators elected to represent the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory. New state senators begin their term of office on 1 July following a half-Senate election. After a double dissolution election, new state senators have their term of office backdated to 1 July before the election.
A modern addition to the opening of a new Parliament is an Aboriginal Welcome to Country ceremony, which was held for the first time in February 2008 before the opening of the 42nd Parliament.
Yes that would be true
Quote from: Curryong on May 10, 2022, 02:38:50 PM
The same sort of thing happens in our State legislatures, though there is no Senate and some States don?t have an Upper Chamber. It is opened as the Federal Parliament is in Canberra. This is what happens here in Victoria, which does have an Upper Chamber, the Legislative Council.
Our States of course date from old colonial days, before Federation in 1901, and some are older than others. The legislation making Australia a Federation and Commonwealth (a country in other words) was signed by Queen Victoria in 1901, shortly before she died.
This is what occurs at all the Opening of State Parliaments though the info below is specific to Victoria. As with Federal Parliament the Opening is televised.
The Governor is the representative of the Crown in Victoria?s Parliamentary system. Under the Victorian Constitution, Victoria?s Parliamentary structure comprises the Crown, the Legislative Council, and the Legislative Assembly.
The Governor?s constitutional duties for the Opening of Parliament include setting a date for an Opening, appointing Commissioners on her behalf to swear in Members, and reading a Speech which has been prepared by the Government, outlining the Government's proposed legislative program for the next four years.
The Opening of Parliament will be webcast, with official ceremonies commencing at 10am. The formal Opening by the Governor will be at 2 pm and, by tradition, will be in the Legislative Council Chamber.
That true
Information on Canada's opening.
Senate Procedural Note No. 1 - Opening of Parliament (https://sencanada.ca/en/about/procedural-references/notes/n1/)
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Quote from: sara8150 on May 10, 2022, 05:28:21 PM
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I feel so bad for them all. She would surely have fulfilled this important function if she was able. Obviously they are deeply affected by the enormity of it as well as what lies ahead. It would be surprising if they were not scared and sad.
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HM Queen Elizabeth II still in charge as head of state not yet abdicated same her uncle the former king Edward VIII they now Duke of Windsor but HM Queen Elizabeth II wouldn?t allowed abdicated same her uncle in 1936 till HM Queen Elizabeth II died
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Quote from: Princess Cassandra on May 10, 2022, 09:35:18 PM
I feel so bad for them all. She would surely have fulfilled this important function if she was able. Obviously they are deeply affected by the enormity of it as well as what lies ahead. It would be surprising if they were not scared and sad.
I?m agreed with that
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Charles?s Queen?s speech surpassed in dullness by Starmer-Johnson show | John Crace | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/may/10/charless-queens-speech-surpassed-in-dullness-by-starmer-johnson-show)
Pick of the Day from the Guardian?s comments section
?Today a priceless crown with a 317-carat diamond and 400 other jewels was driven in a custom-made Rolls Royce to a huge palace, where it was placed next to a gold chair in which sat one of the world's richest men, who told 2 million hungry Britons there's not enough money to help feed them.?
The Prince of Wales and The Duke of Cambridge, acting in their capacity as Counsellors of State for The Queen, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall, travelled to the Palace of Westminster this morning to open the Session of Parliament and were received at the Sovereign?s Entrance by the Marquess of Cholmondeley (Lord Great Chamberlain) and the Duke of Norfolk (Earl Marshal).
- Court Circular || 10 May 2022
Many thanks
@Curryong and
@PrincessOfPeace for your replies to my questions.
Quote from: sara8150 on May 10, 2022, 11:43:28 PM
SARAH VINE: Packing up my home, our absent Queen and why life will never be the same again | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-10803067/SARAH-VINE-Packing-home-absent-Queen-life-never-again.html)
Sarah Vines gets it right,
"She has been our compass, our guide, our one true anchor. I am sure, in time, we will get used to her absences.
But life will never be the same."
I don't think the Queen will ever abdicate the throne. I think she will honor her royal duty by remaining in her position until her last breath, her last display of commitment to England.
Quote from: Blue Clover on May 11, 2022, 03:46:51 PM
Sarah Vines gets it right,
"She has been our compass, our guide, our one true anchor. I am sure, in time, we will get used to her absences.
But life will never be the same."
I don't think the Queen will ever abdicate the throne. I think she will honor her royal duty by remaining in her position until her last breath, her last display of commitment to England.
I?m agreed with that but HM Queen Elizabeth II still in charge till she died but when her uncle the former king Edward VIII abdicated in 1936 when young Queen Elizabeth II was ten years old and HM Queen Elizabeth II vowed wouldn?t abdicated like her uncle the former king Edward VIII im learned from parliament HM Queen Elizabeth II bowed out for traditional state opening of parliament speech due her health and mobility issues the Queen Elizabeth II sent her elder son the Prince Charles and grandson the Duke of Cambridge in her behalf
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