The State Opening

Dear students,
   the state opening is a very important ritual in the country. It is no only loaded with historical rituals and symbols but demonstrates also the governance of the UK and the separation of the powers.

Enjoy the BBC documentary (rituals and symbolism explained)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsTmlCx_2PM

Here's the link the the actual ceremony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVRGeQjrfL0

P.S.   If you want to understand Britain you might want to see all this!