The
Queen will undertake a dressed-down State Opening of Parliament for the
first time in more than 40 years, as ceremonial plans suffer major
disruption because of the general election.
The Queen will not wear her Imperial State Crown or robes for this year’s State Opening, with the annual service of the Order of the Garter also cancelled for the first time since 1984.
The changes to the Royal schedule, announced by Buckingham Palace today, will see the State Opening of Parliament take place on June 19, with the Order of the Garter service previously in the diary for the same day now cancelled.
The Queen will not wear her Imperial State Crown or robes for this year’s State Opening, with the annual service of the Order of the Garter also cancelled for the first time since 1984.
The changes to the Royal schedule, announced by Buckingham Palace today, will see the State Opening of Parliament take place on June 19, with the Order of the Garter service previously in the diary for the same day now cancelled.
Some observers were quick to note that the timing would allow the Queen to attend Royal Ascot, which runs from June 20th to 24th.
Sources said the 19th was the first suitable date after the election, with a quick turnaround of 11 days agreed to maintain continuity.
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Sources said the 19th was the first suitable date after the election, with a quick turnaround of 11 days agreed to maintain continuity.
Read the rest here.
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