Matt Chorley and Patrick Maguire unpack Queen Elizabeth's first ever state opening of parliament, 70 years ago in 1952 to explain what has and hasn't changed in British politics during the reign of the Queen. Featuring Deadringers impressionist Jan Ravens as the voice of the Queen.
PLUS. David Aaronovitch and Danny Finkelstein on the point of the Queen's Speech and Beergate.
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