Test your knowledge of the baffling traditions on display at the state opening of parliament
Depending on where you stand politically, today is either one of those marvellous occasions that shows off the pomp and circumstance of the British constitution to its greatest effect, or an absolutely embarrassing sham of what a democracy should look like. Either way, how much do you know about what happens at the state opening of parliament? Take our quiz to find out whether you could be Black Rod, or whether you’d be getting yourself into the Queen’s black book.
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