Queen Victoria
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House of Lords reform: a Victorian perspective
Unlike the House of Commons, which underwent major ‘democratic’ reform in the 19th century, the Lords remained virtually unchanged during…
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A ‘noble’ and ‘magnificent’ occasion: MPs and Queen Victoria’s coronation
Recent reports indicate that the coronation of King Charles III will have a reduced audience; less than 100 MPs and…
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Queen Victoria and parliamentary ceremony
During her record-breaking 70 years of service, Queen Elizabeth II has become no stranger to parliamentary traditions like the State…
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The State Opening of Parliament: When dissident acts become established acts
Today, the new Parliament will be officially opened. In his guest blog Steven Franklin (Royal Holloway, University of London) discusses…