Which room is used by the Monarch to put on ceremonial items for the State Opening of Parliament?
The Robing room is principally used by the Sovereign for the State Opening of Parliament.
It is in this room where the current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, puts on the Imperial State Crown and her ceremonial robes before making her way to the House of Lords. The 19th century Chair of State is provided for her use, beneath a canopy carved with the rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the shamrock of Ireland and Queen Victoria's monogram.
The fireplace in the room was designed by Edward Barry; made of marble of different colours from the British Isles and contains two cast-brass statuettes depicting St George fighting the Dragon and St Michael overcoming the Devil.
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Maria Whitton
Adø Lunzi, London, England.
Pat Salloum
A copy of Charles I's death warrant is displayed in the robing room--perhaps as a reminder of what can happen to a monarch who attempts to interfere with Parliament!
karen twirly
Had to use a 50/50.