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Dating back over ten centuries, the Monarchy plays an important role in the UK and Commonwealth. This web site provides information on the work of The Queen in modern society, biographies of the Royal Family, a history of kings and queens through the ages, background on Royal residences and art collections, and coverage of recent Royal events.
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STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT

On 3 December 2008 The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, opened Parliament for the 56th time in her reign.

Read an Out and About article about the ceremony.

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