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You can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.The State Opening of Parliament begins the parliamentary session for the year, with the Queen's Speech setting out government plans for the year. It's one of the grandest events of the year, with the Queen donning her best finery and arriving at Parliament in a golden carriage.