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During the annual State Opening of Parliament, Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by Prince Philip, arrives at Westminster to deliver her speech from the Throne in the House of Lords, in the presence of Members of both Houses. Mr. Thomas Blake, a journalist, is curious about who is responsible for preparing the content of the Queen's speech.
Who holds this responsibility?
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Although the Queen delivers the speech, the content is prepared entirely by the Government and approved by the Cabinet. This speech outlines the Government's agenda and proposed policies for the upcoming parliamentary session, reflecting the priorities and legislative plans of the ruling party.
Key Point: The Queen's Speech is a constitutional formality that symbolises the opening of the parliamentary session. Its preparation by the Government highlights the principle of parliamentary sovereignty, where the elected government outlines its legislative agenda to Parliament.
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