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The State Opening of the Great British Parliament
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The State Opening of the Great British Parliament
The State Opening of the Great British Parliament - House of Lords, Houses of Parliament, London, England Date: circa 1959
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1959 Address Addressing Ceremonial Ceremony Chandeliers Circumstance Dias Giving Lords Official Opening Opens Parliament Philip Pomp Regal Screen Speech Throne Tradition Wigs Elizabeth
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The State Opening of the Great British Parliament: A Moment of Regal Tradition and Ceremonial Splendor (circa 1959) In this evocative photograph, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, makes her way to the House of Lords for the State Opening of the Great British Parliament. The scene unfolds in the majestic setting of the Palace of Westminster, in London, England. The Queen, resplendent in her regal attire, sits on the Throne, surrounded by the ornate decor of the House of Lords, including the magnificent chandeliers and the intricate gilded ceiling. The solemnity of the occasion is heightened by the formal attire of the Lords, with their traditional wigs and ermine robes. The State Opening of Parliament is an essential part of the British constitutional monarchy, marking the formal start of the parliamentary year. The Queen's Speech, delivered from the Thrain, sets out the Government's legislative agenda for the upcoming session. The image captures the essence of the pomp and circumstance that surrounds this historic event, with the Queen's procession through the Houses of Parliament in the State Train, the ceremonial screening of the Speech, and the moment when she takes her seat on the Dias to deliver her address. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history and tradition of the British Parliament, a testament to the enduring power and symbolism of the monarchy in the late 1950s.
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