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23rd May 2025

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This is the Working for an MP website, a resource for anyone working for a British Member of Parliament or with an interest in how Parliament works.

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Prorogation, State Opening of Parliament: want to learn more?

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What is ‘Prorogation’ and what exactly happens at the State Opening of Parliament?

These links explain all:

  • www.parliament.uk/about/how/occasions/prorogation/
  • www.parliament.uk/about/how/occasions/stateopening/

Or you can watch the Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod, Lieutenant Colonel Ted Lloyd-Jukes OBE, speaking about the organisation and significance of State Opening. He’s here.

  • Date 8th May 2013
  • Author W4MP Editor

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