GoFuckYourself.com - Adult Webmaster Forum - View Single Post

Sarah_Jayne · 11-15-2006, 03:44 AM

Is just about to start with the Queen's Speech. Generally, I am not a pomp and ceremony person but there is something about this tradition that I like. Firstly, while it is allowing the Queen to read the plan for the next Parliment (and Blair's last) it also rather firmly puts the monarchy in its place and shows that it is really Parliament in charge and not royalty. I love the role of Black Rod, etc.

For Americans..think a bit like the State of the Union address but with much more ceremony.

11-15-2006, 03:44 AM
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	State Opening of British Parliment Is just about to start with the Queen's Speech. Generally, I am not a pomp and ceremony person but there is something about this tradition that I like. Firstly, while it is allowing the Queen to read the plan for the next Parliment (and Blair's last) it also rather firmly puts the monarchy in its place and shows that it is really Parliament in charge and not royalty. I love the role of Black Rod, etc. For Americans..think a bit like the State of the Union address but with much more ceremony.