State Opening of Parliament 2009

The State Opening of Parliament, to mark the start of the 2009-2010 session, is on Wednesday 18 November 2009.

The main purpose of State Opening is for the monarch formally to open Parliament and, in the Queen's Speech, deliver an outline of the Government's proposed policies, legislation for the coming session and a review of the last session.

• State Opening of Parliament Information (official website)
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