Come behind the scenes with us in this thread to see some of the symbols involved in the ceremony ⬇️
#StateOpening is a ceremonial event which marks the first day of a new parliamentary session. It begins with the Queen's procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster, and culminates with the Queen’s Speech, in which Her Majesty sets out the Government’s proposed legislation.
These photos show the Imperial State Crown, and the The Cap of Maintenance and the Great Sword of State #StateOpening
Here are the Yeomen of the Guard checking the cellars, recalling the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 #StateOpening
And this is the Black Rod. Black Rod is the Queen’s representative in UK Parliament and at State Opening they’re sent to summon the @HouseofCommons#StateOpening
Check our social channels on Monday for more #StateOpening videos and photos from this fascinating ceremony at the heart of @UKHouseofLords, @HouseoCommons, and @UKParliament.
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We're #hiring a Head of #Conservation#Architecture who can
📐 oversee the strategy for building conservation
🏗️ keep the programme of conservation works up to date
😃 be a great team leader
Today is #AskACurator Day, and we have 3 specialist curators answering your questions on our Parliamentary Art, Historic Furniture and Architectural Fabric Collections! 🖼️🚪🪑
Let's hear your questions and their answers ⏬
First over to our Parliamentary Art expert Melanie 🎨🖼️✏️
💬 "How many works are hidden away in storage? Do they get put on display in rotation?" ❓
80% of our 9,000 artworks are on display - a high percentage compared to many museums. We do rotate the works on display - some are fragile and can only be displayed for short periods.