Queen's Speech to Parliament: Everything to know about

This will be the first time since 1963 that the Queen will have missed this constitutional ceremony

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The Queen’s speech will be delivered in Parliament by Prince Charles

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What is the Queen’s speech? The Queen’s Speech enables the Government to outline its proposed policies and legislation for the coming session

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The Queen’s arrival at Parliament is typically a grand affair, as she travels from Buckingham Palace to Westminster by carriage.

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For the first time since 1963, she will not be attending this year’s state opening

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When is the Queen’s speech held? A Queen’s speech usually happens once a year

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Before the speech, MPs are summoned to the House of Lords by an official known as Black Rod

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Before entering the House of Commons, Black Rod has the door shut in their face, symbolising the chamber’s independence from monarchy

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Who writes the Queen’s speech? It is written by ministers and the speech usually takes about 10 minutes

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After the speech is delivered, MPs gather in the House of Commons to begin debating about it

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At the end of the debate, there is a vote

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