The State Opening of Parliament is a ceremonial event marking the beginning of the parliamentary session in the United Kingdom. It is a grand occasion attended by the monarch, who delivers the Queen’s Speech (or King’s Speech), outlining the government’s agenda for the coming year. The event features a procession from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, with the monarch escorted by the Household Cavalry. It is steeped in tradition and pageantry, with participants dressed in ceremonial attire, including the iconic royal regalia. The event is a key moment in British political life and a unique display of the UK’s constitutional monarchy.
