The State Opening of Parliament (Queens Speech) 2021-Present

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PrincessOfPeace

#76
August 27, 2021, 11:56:15 AM
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

PrincessOfPeace

#78
March 27, 2022, 01:59:46 PM
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

sara8150

#79
May 05, 2022, 09:36:44 PM
The Queen planning to make rare public appearance next week - details | HELLO!
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

sara8150

#80
May 06, 2022, 02:15:46 AM Last Edit: May 06, 2022, 02:23:03 AM by sara8150
Queen still plans to attend State Opening of Parliament next week but walking will be minimised | Daily Mail Online
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.



TLLK

#81
May 06, 2022, 02:24:13 PM
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.

PrincessOfPeace

#82
May 09, 2022, 05:21:08 PM Last Edit: May 09, 2022, 05:43:21 PM by PrincessOfPeace
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

sara8150

#83
May 09, 2022, 06:23:20 PM Last Edit: May 09, 2022, 06:40:30 PM by sara8150

sara8150

#85
May 09, 2022, 08:02:35 PM
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

TLLK

#86
May 09, 2022, 08:14:44 PM
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

PrincessOfPeace

#87
May 10, 2022, 12:21:58 PM
Pics from today's opening of Parliament:

Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images

TLLK

#88
May 10, 2022, 01:16:13 PM Last Edit: May 10, 2022, 01:35:38 PM by TLLK
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

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 (The video doesn't show the entire speech.)

Departure-   Charles, Camilla and William Leave House of Lords - YouTube

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?

Curryong

#90
May 10, 2022, 02:17:32 PM Last Edit: May 10, 2022, 02:22:31 PM by Curryong
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.

sara8150

#91
May 10, 2022, 02:29:45 PM Last Edit: May 10, 2022, 02:46:48 PM by sara8150
Queen: Regalia seen poking out of car window as speech scaled down | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Queen's absence from Parliament saddens fans as Charles steps up 'Not ready' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Prince William news: Duke sparks frenzy with 'powerful picture' of monarchy's future | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Prince Charles edges closer to future role as he delivers Queen's Speech?William looks on | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

The important process the Queen undertook to allow Prince Charles to deliver speech today | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

State Opening: Bizarre moment Royal regalia hangs out of cars | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Charles AND William to replace Queen as she pulls out of State Opening | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

https://www.itv.com/news/2022-05-10/queens-speech-prince-charles-sets-out-boris-johnsons-plan-for-the-uk

https://www.itv.com/news/2022-05-10/two-future-kings-keep-500-year-old-tradition-alive-as-charles-reads-queens-speech

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Prince Charles delivers The Queen?s Speech whilst Her Majesty watches on from home at Windsor ? Royal Central

The Queen to miss the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in 59 years  ? Royal Central

Curryong

#92
May 10, 2022, 02:38:50 PM Last Edit: May 10, 2022, 02:42:42 PM by Curryong
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.

sara8150

#93
May 10, 2022, 02:58:11 PM
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.



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sara8150

#94
May 10, 2022, 02:58:34 PM
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.

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