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MPs approve preferred candidate for Crown Estate Chair
The Government’s preferred candidate for the role of Chair of the Crown Estate, Ric Lewis, has been approved by the Treasury Committee
24 March 2025
House of Lords reform debated by members
Government's policy and recent developments on Lords reform up for debate. Catch up
13 November 2024
Archbishop of Canterbury: Lord Speaker's Corner
Hear from Justin Welby, the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury, senior bishop in the Church of England and leader of the bishops in the House of Lords as he speaks to Lord McFall of Alcluith
02 October 2024
Northern Ireland governance debated in the Lords
Members discuss return of NI Assembly to Stormont and reaffirmation of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement. Catch up
28 February 2024
Lords debates King's Speech
Lords debates content of the King's Speech. Find out more
16 November 2023
State Opening of Parliament 2023
The State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday 7 November marks the formal start of the parliamentary year
26 October 2023
Parliament prorogued ahead of State Opening
Parliament has been prorogued ahead of the State Opening on Tuesday 7 November 2023. Find out more
26 October 2023
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Fifth Report
The Committee has updated the text of the Prayers for the Parliament contained in the Companion
12 May 2023
Their Majesties the King and Queen Consort visit Parliament ahead of the Coronation
On the afternoon of Tuesday 2 May 2023, the King and Queen Consort visited Parliament to meet members of both Houses of Parliament.
02 May 2023
2022 in the House of Lords
Catch up on a packed year in the Lords with 5,244 changes to 100 bills, plus questions and debates in over 3,350 hours of business.
19 December 2022
The King visits Parliament to unveil tributes to Queen Elizabeth II
His Majesty King Charles III visited Parliament on 14 December for a visit of thanksgiving and remembrance
14 December 2022
Lords completes scrutiny of Counsellors of State Bill
Members discuss draft law to create additional Counsellors of State. Catch up
24 November 2022
Service for the commencement of Lying-in-State of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The King, Royal Family and members of the UK legislatures attend service led by the Archbishop of Canterbury
14 September 2022
Lying-in-State of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Lying-in-State of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Hall from Wednesday 14 to Monday 19 September 2022
14 September 2022
Attending Lying-in-State: practical information
Lying-in-State is now closed to the public
13 September 2022