The State Opening of Parliament took place on Wednesday 4 June 2014. State Opening marks the formal start of the new 2014-15 parliamentary session. The primary purpose of this colourful state occasion is to set out the Government's legislative agenda in the Queen's Speech. For more information visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2014/may/state-opening-of-parliament-2014/ For the transcript of the Queen's Speech please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/queens-speech-2014