On Tuesday 10 May, the State Opening of Parliament takes place, and we’ll be watching to find out if the Government plans to keep its promise and ban conversion practices after years of delays. But why is the Queen involved? Who on earth is Black Rod? And what happens if the Government don’t #KeepTransInTheBan? Read on to find out more. What is the State Opening of Parliament? The State Opening of Parliament, also known as the Queen’s Speech, is a ceremonial event marking the start of the parliamentary year. An extravagant affair, it usually begins with a procession from Buckingham…
