Commons - Main Chamber

The State Opening of Parliament is a ceremonial event marking the formal start of a new Parliamentary session. The monarch outlines the government's legislative agenda through the Queen's (or King's) Speech, setting out the bills and priorities the government intends to pursue over the coming year.

This is a constitutional ceremony of national importance that formally commences Parliamentary business. It signals the government's policy direction and legislative priorities to Parliament, the media, and the public, and sets the tone for the year ahead. All MPs and peers are required to attend, making it one of the most significant days in the Parliamentary calendar.