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The Queen then took her place on the Great Throne in the House of Lords, and gave the signal for MPs to be summoned, her first major royal duty since Prince Philip’s funeral. The State Opening of Parliament is usually the most colourful event of the parliamentary year and is steeped in tradition.
Image of Queen Elizabeth II sitting alone at Philip’s funeral breaks hearts around the world
The Queen and Prince Philip pictured during the opening of Parliament in 2013
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2021-05-13