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Robes of the British peerage
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Peerage robes are worn in the United Kingdom by peers and are of two varieties for two occasions: Parliament robes, worn on ceremonial occasions in the House of Lords, and Coronation robes, worn at coronations of monarchs.
Peers in their robes at the State Opening of Parliament, 4 February 1512. Left to right: the Lord Chamberlain, a Marquess, with white rod of office, s
Peers in their robes at the State Opening of Parliament, 4 February 1512. Left to right: the Lord Chamberlain, a Marquess, with white rod of office, several Earls
The 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu wearing the parliamentary robes of a baron
The 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu wearing the parliamentary robes of a baron
Parliament robe of a viscount, with 2½ bars (Robes of Viscount Nuffield, Nuffield Place, Oxfordshire)
Parliament robe of a viscount, with 2½ bars (Robes of Viscount Nuffield, Nuffield Place, Oxfordshire)
The 12th Duke of Manchester wearing the parliamentary robes of a Duke
The 12th Duke of Manchester wearing the parliamentary robes of a Duke
State Opening of Parliament
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The State Opening of Parliament is a ceremonial event which formally marks the beginning of each session of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. At its core is His Majesty's "gracious speech from the throne", which is read by the monarch but written by HM Government. In the speech the monarch gives notice of forthcoming state visits, before setting out the government's legislative programme for the new parliamentary session. No business of either House of Parliament can proceed until the Sovereign’s speech has been delivered.
The 2023 State Opening of Parliament.
The 2023 State Opening of Parliament.
The Palace of Westminster is home of the two houses of the British Parliament, and it is to here that the monarch travels to open parliament.
The Palace of Westminster is home of the two houses of the British Parliament, and it is to here that the monarch travels to open parliament.
Yeomen of the Guard embarking on their traditional search of the cellars prior to the State Opening (2022).
Yeomen of the Guard embarking on their traditional search of the cellars prior to the State Opening (2022).
The State Coach carrying the Imperial State Crown, which is visible through the central window.
The State Coach carrying the Imperial State Crown, which is visible through the central window.