Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: State Opening of British Parliament

2021 State Opening of British Parliament

Queen Elizabeth II delivered remarks during the State Opening of British Parliament in the House of Lords. The Queen’s speech outlined the government’s policies and proposed legislation for the new parliamentary session.

Description

Queen Elizabeth II traveled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster for the State Opening of the British Parliament. She delivered a speech written by the government that outlines the priorities for the coming two years.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Explain Queen Elizabeth's plans for the British government for the next two years.
  • Compare the issues that Queen Elizabeth highlights in her speech with the issues that are currently being focused on in the U.S.

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Brexit
    • European Communities Act
    • European Union
    • House Of Commons
    • Parliament
    • Queen Elizabeth

    Topics

    Comparative Government

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh SchoolUniversity