PARLIAMENT OPENED

The video covers a ceremonial event at the Palace of Westminster, starting with the traditional search by the Guard. It highlights the arrival of Princess Elizabeth and the procession of the King and Queen to open the new Parliament. The route was prepared for the French President's visit, with guards saluting and bands playing. The speech from the Throne was non-contentious, and the public was there to witness and cheer the spectacle.

What traditional activity did the Omen of the Guard perform at the Palace of Westminster?

• A public address

• A royal salute

• A traditional search

• A ceremonial dance

Who was the first royal figure to be welcomed by the crowd?

• The King

• The Queen

• The French President

• Princess Elizabeth

In what type of vehicle did the King and Queen travel to open the new Parliament?

• A royal limousine

• The Irish coach

• A horse-drawn carriage

• A golden chariot

What was the public's main focus during the royal procession?

• The speech from the Throne

• The political implications

• The security arrangements

• The royal pageantry

What was the nature of the speech from the Throne?

• It proposed new contentious legislation

• It announced a new royal decree

• It focused on international relations

• It avoided contentious legislation