Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, enters the chamber, during the State Opening of Parliament, in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London. | PA Wire/PA Images

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State Opening of Parliament: The pomp and ceremony as elected members return to Westminster

By The Newsroom

Published 19th Dec 2019, 16:07 GMT

Brexit and the NHS have dominated in the Queen’s Speech which has set out Conservative government’s agenda

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General view of the State Opening of Parliament, in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London with Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Charles in attendance. | PA Wire/PA Images Photo: PA Wire

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Members of the Household Cavalry parade through the Sovereign's entrance ahead of the State Opening of Parliament by Queen Elizabeth II, in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London. | PA Wire/PA Images Photo: PA Wire

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State Opening of Parliament: The pomp and ceremony as elected members return to Westminster

Brexit and the NHS have dominated in the Queen’s Speech which has set out Conservative government’s agenda

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14. 49128060

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