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The role of the Crown in Parliament

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The monarch has an important ceremonial role in Parliament. Each year the monarch opens the new session of Parliament and gives a speech setting out the government's plans. All Acts of Parliament are made in the monarch's name, and a bill needs Royal Assent before it becomes law.

Memory tip: The monarch opens Parliament each year and gives Royal Assent to new laws.

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What ceremonial role does the monarch carry out at the start of each year's parliamentary session?

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