There were so many interesting facts about Parliament when we went there. I couldn't help but write pretty much all of them down.
- The Queen opens each session of Parliament, she has only missed twice during her rein, and she wears a crown that weighs 2.2lbs and has over 3,000 diamonds on it.
- There are over 700 Lords but there isn't enough seating for all of them so they have to have a lottery to see who will sit in on the session.
- The House of Commons can overrule the House of Lords (the people are in charge)
- Not since 1642 has a monarch stood on the floor in the House of Commons. The Queen must remain in the House of Lords while the House of Commons comes to her.
- There is still a hostage taken while the queen is at parliament to ensure that she is returned safely .
- Certain words are not allowed to be spoken in Parliament so you must ask the speaker before you use a word which is pretty much just a passive way of insulting someone you oppose.
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