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All the Quirky British Tradition at the State Opening of Parliament
Every year, without fail, the U.K.’s State Opening of Parliament sparks renewed fascination for its extravagant conventions entangled in royal tradition. The State Opening—which takes place in the House of Lords chamber in the Palace of Westminster—marks …