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Parliament presents Addresses to His Majesty King Charles III
Both Houses of Parliament presented addresses to His Majesty King Charles III on Monday 12 September, following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
12 September 2022
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Lords congratulates Her Majesty the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee
On Thursday 26 May, the House of Lords congratulated Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee. Catch up
26 May 2022
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Lords debates Queen's Speech
Lords debates content of the Queen's Speech following the State Opening of Parliament. Catch up
19 May 2022
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State Opening of Parliament 2022
The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and the Queen's Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the 2022-23 session, outlining proposed policies and legislation. Find out more
10 May 2022
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Lords debates enhancing quality of government
Members discuss training in core leadership skills for ministers and senior civil servants. Learn more
17 September 2021
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Lords debates UK trade with Commonwealth
Learn more about the Lords debate on the progress in renewing trading relationships with Commonwealth countries
09 July 2021
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The Queen's Birthday Honours 2021
Parliamentary staff are among those on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021, as well as current and past Members of Parliament and Members of the House of Lords.
15 June 2021
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State Opening of Parliament 2021
The Queen's Speech on Tuesday 11 May sets out the government’s agenda for the new parliamentary session. Find out more
11 May 2021
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Coming up in the Commons: 10-14 May 2021
A guide to what's on in the House of Commons Chamber
10 May 2021
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House of Lords tributes to HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Members pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh and agree a Humble Address of condolence to Her Majesty The Queen
13 April 2021
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HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Speaker and Lord Speaker offer condolences to the Royal Family
12 April 2021
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Reform of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act must keep the Queen out of politics, says Committee
The Committee publishes its report on the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011
04 September 2020
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President of the Supreme Court to give evidence to the Constitution Committee
President of the Supreme Court questioned by Committee on Wednesday 4 March 2020 at 10.30am
04 March 2020
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MPs vote to approve Queen's Speech
House of Commons debates the Government's proposals contained set-out in the Queen's Speech
20 January 2020
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State Opening of Parliament December 2019
Formal start of the parliamentary year takes place on 19 December.
16 December 2019