The State Opening of Parliament

1. The Route The Royal Entrance in Victoria Tower > The Norman staircase > The Norman porch > The Robing Room > The Royal Gallery > the Princes Chamber > The House of Lords 2. Why are there 2 thrones in the House of Lords? How different are they? 3. The Norman Staircase Who lines the staircase? 4. The Yeomen of the Guard who are they? 5. The coach with the jewels Where are they brought from and what happens to them in the Palace? Whats the name of the crown? Who was it originally made for? When is it used? What other royal regalia are mentioned? 6. Taking of a hostage what kind of tradition is it? 7. The Queens route from Buckingham Palace 8. What are the functions of the Lord Chancellor now? 9. The Queen arrives at Westminster Palace What happens when the monarch arrives at the Palace? Who meets her? Where does she go then? 10. What are the functions of the Lord Great Chamberlain? 11.The Speaker on the way to the House of Commons Who follows him? How does the meeting begin? 12.The Queen leaves the Robing room How does she arrive at the Lords chamber? 13.The Black Rod What does he do? 14.The Speech