State Opening of Parliament.

[iBlueBox]

What are your thoughts on the State Opening of Parliament?

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I always really like it,

I think its weird how even in the modern age Britain carries out some of its oldest traditions.

Like with all the weird stuff such as banging on the doors,
the black rod and sweeping the floors ect.

[lemons]

brilliant! :)

long live the queen!

[-:Undertaker:-]

It's a fantastic piece of history that anybody should watch, really shows the great constitutional set up we have in this country in regards to the relationship (seperation of powers) between the Monarchy, House of Lords and House of Commons.

Plus, it really gets up the nose of republicans and those on the anti-British left so there's the other added bonus. :P

[Reality]

I really like the idea, I think it will be beneficial for later generations!

[akeel$]

this idea is very very cool i like it
will be gd for the future of us!

[Evanora]

why are people acting like the state opening of parliament is a new thing??

[lemons]

one of the page boys fainted during it! probs got bored of her speech

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/06/04/1401883683380_wps_7_Britain_s_Prince_Charles_.jpg
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/06/04/article-2648417-1E76A19B00000578-138_964x575.jpg

[FlyingJesus]

They should have Paul Oakenfold doing the sound and 5 minutes in Big Liz gets up and starts twerking while visibly popping a few pills

[-:Undertaker:-]

one of the page boys fainted during it! probs got bored of her speech

Poor lad, i'd love to do that too.

I like how HRH Prince Charles and Princess Camilla are now seated at every State Opening of Parliament. Transitional....