We have seen the lords and ladies and in a few moments we will see the cavalry and the human of the guard assembled and ready to welcome the royal party to westminster. What heart of modern what kind of modern message might all of this convey . I spoke to the reverent samples in reverend samuels trafalgar square. Parliament demonstrates how we understand power. The people boat and parliament is elected. Parliament proposes to make laws in the Government Party does not impose its will on the population. It doesnt in discussion and it asks the queen to deliver to parliament a description of what it proposes to do that it can be made accountable for. Not would say that is naive, but a rose tinted version of democracy. An aspirational version of democracy but that is how it works in practice. When a party wins an election it does not ride roughshod over the rest of the population. The queen presided over her first state opening in letting 52 and has attended all but two ceremonies since an
He is joined by british historian Kate Williams, lawrence ward, and house of cards writer and producer michael dobbs. This is an hour and 40 minutes. R. Brittain good morning in her 91st year, the queen will open the second session of these parliament and it is the 56th parliament of the United Kingdom. This morning we welcome viewers to cspan, our sister channel in the united states. I reckon it is about 5 30 in the morning on the eastern seaboard so if you have joined us, many thanks. It is of course a conservative government beginning its second year in office. With a very small majority in the comments. A government not without its problems as it faces the Forthcoming European Union Referendum Campaign. However, we are focused today on the british tradition. Well spend enjoying the the new plans to be avail. With me to help the journey along, im joined by the conservative year and more importantly, thriller writer, michael lord dobbs. Historian, professor Kate Williams of reading u
Do not be afraid to take on issueor new jobs or a new that really stretches your boundaries. Internships, and the specter of living in your parents basement is not likely to be your greatest concern. This month watch commencement speeches in their entirety from colleges and universities around the country, by business leaders, politicians and white house officials on cspan. Queen elizabeth the second travel from buckingham to parliament for the state opening of the British Parliament on wednesday. She delivered a speech written by the government that outlines the priorities for the coming year. Bbc parliament then you wouldnt hosted the coverage. He is joined by british historian Kate Williams, lawrence ward, and house of cards writer and producer Michael Dobbs. This is an hour and 40 minutes. R. Brittain good morning in her 91st year, the queen will open the second session of these parliament and it is the 56th parliament of the United Kingdom. This morning we welcome viewers to cspan