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Armed Forces Provide Glittering Ceremony for State Opening of Parliament

Armed Forces Provide Glittering Ceremony for State Opening of Parliament


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Armed Forces Provide Glittering Ceremony for State Opening of Parliament

1st Battalion Irish Guards accompanied by the Band of the Regiment and the Corps of Drums provide a Guard of Honour at the House of Lords for the State Opening of Parliament.
The armed forces play a major role in the pomp and ceremony that is part of the State Opening of Parliament. In all, 1308 members of the Armed Forces and 217 horses were on public show in a variety of ceremonial roles.
While London slept, the Armed Forces were rehearsing their movements for the event in the streets around Westminster. The Royal Horse Artillery and Cavalrymen were up just after one o clock in the morning preparing their horses, but the effort was worth it because it meant that the Household Division was able to put the finishing touches to their precision procession on empty roads and with minimum disruption to the capitals normal routine.
The State Opening of Parliament is one of the most colourful events in the London Ceremonial calendar when all elements of the Armys Household Division, and other elements of the Armed Forces, line the streets and escort Her Majesty The Queen from Buckingham Palace to the House of Lords. The State Opening marks the formal start of the new parliamentary session. The primary purpose of this colourful tradition is to set out the governments legislative agenda to both Houses of Parliament in the Queens Speech

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The print captures the grandeur and splendor of the State Opening of Parliament, where the Armed Forces provide a glittering ceremony. The 1st Battalion Irish Guards, accompanied by the Band of the Regiment and the Corps of Drums, stand tall as they form a Guard of Honour at the House of Lords. This is just one part of their significant role in this prestigious event. With over 1308 members from various branches of the Armed Forces and 217 majestic horses on display, it is truly a spectacle to behold. While most Londoners were still asleep, these dedicated servicemen rehearsed tirelessly to perfect their movements around Westminster. The Royal Horse Artillery and Cavalrymen woke up before dawn to prepare their noble steeds for this momentous occasion. Their early efforts paid off as they were able to execute a precision procession with minimal disruption to normal city life. The State Opening marks an important milestone in British politics as it signifies the beginning of a new parliamentary session. It is during this time that Her Majesty The Queen travels from Buckingham Palace to the House of Lords while being escorted by all elements of the Army's Household Division and other branches within our esteemed Armed Forces. This tradition not only showcases military prowess but also serves as an opportunity for Her Majesty to outline her government's legislative agenda through her speech delivered in front of both Houses.

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