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Watch the traditional procession which leads the Queen from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament.

The State Opening of Parliament is the most important event in the parliamentary calendar, bringing together the sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons to mark the start of the new parliamentary year. 

The century-old ceremony takes place in the House of Lords, where the Queen reads a speech written by the government (the Queen's Speech) which outlines its agenda for the coming year. The speech and ceremony is also broadcast live on BBC television.

Join the throngs of spectators as the procession makes its way along The Mall and Whitehall, before heading to the Houses of Parliament. Spot the Queen in the horse-led coach, escorted by the Household Cavalry.

Venue Details & Map

Houses of Parliament

Address
Westminster
London
SW1A 0AA
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7219 4114
Email
Website
https://ukparliament.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options
Public transport:
Tube: Westminster. Mainline: Charing Cross, Victoria or Waterloo

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