Grammar schools - one of Theresa May's signature policies, but now not a word on the creation of new grammars. Instead, documents released alongside the speech state the government will "look at all the options" for ensuring all children go to good or outstanding schools and will "work with Parliament to bring forward proposals that can command a majority".

Fox-hunting - the manifesto promised a free vote on a government bill to decide whether to repeal the ban on hunting with dogs. This does not feature today.

Fixed-term parliaments - no legislation is being put forward to implement Mrs May's plans to end the five-year fixed term between elections, which was introduced under the coalition.

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A host of proposed new laws designed to prepare the UK for a "smooth and orderly" departure from the EU have been announced in the Queen's Speech.

Of 24 bills, eight relate to Brexit and its implications for key industries.

As well as a bill to convert EU rules into UK law, there are measures on trade, customs, immigration, fisheries, agriculture, nuclear and sanctions.

But other key manifesto plans have either been axed or delayed after the Conservatives lost their majority.

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Much of what was promised in the Conservative manifesto doesn't get a mention in the Queen's Speech.

There is nothing about the scrapping of universal free school lunches, means-testing of the winter fuel payment or an energy price cap.

On the controversial social care plans - or "dementia tax", to those who didn't like them - the speech says only that ministers will "work to improve social care and bring forward proposals for consultation".

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That was the 64th time the Queen has delivered the speech to open Parliament, the BBC's Huw Edwards tells us.

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And with that, the Queen is done. The procession will now make its way back through the Grand Chamber to the robing room and then Her Majesty will depart.

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The Queen traditionally mentions forrthcoming state visits. She says she and Prince Philip are looking forward to welcoming the King and Queen of Spain in July, but makes no reference to a visit by US President Donald Trump.

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There'll be an Armed Forces Bill and a continuing commitment to spending 2% of GDP on defence.

There will also be a review of counter-terrorism strategy. It will cover the powers available to fight extremism, the sentences that can be given to those convicted of terror offences and efforts to reduce the availability of extremist material online.

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The Queen says there'll be a Draft Tenants' Fees Bill: to ban landlords and agents charging "letting fees" or any payments as a condition of tenancy other than rent, a Draft Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill, to establish a Domestic Violence and Abuse Commissioner, and a Civil Liability Bill: to crack down on fraudulent whiplash claims and reduce motor insurance premiums.

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Labour MP Dennis Skinner is well-known for his joke to Black Rod on these occasions.

So what's he come up with before now?

1980 Labour MPs blocked Black Rod’s path.

1987 “Tell her to sell up!”

1988 “Ey up, here comes Puss In Boots!”

1989 “Oh, it's a good outfit!”

1990 “It tolls for thee, Maggie.”

1992 “Tell her to pay her taxes.”

1993 “Back to basics with Black Rod.”

1995 & 1996 “New Labour, New Black Rod.”

1997 “Do you want to borrow a Queen's Speech?”

2000 “Tell her to read the Guardian.”

2001 “You’re nowt but a midget!”

2003 “Did she lock the door behind her?”

2005 “Has she brought Camilla with her?”

2006 “Have you got Helen Mirren on standby?”

2007 “Who shot the harriers?”

2008 “Any Tory moles at the palace?”

Black Rod: “I’m going to miss you Dennis.”

2009 “Royal expenses are on the way.”

2010 “No Royal Commissions this week.”

2012 “Jubilee year, double dip recession. What a start” – prompted Tory cries of “shame!”

2013 “Royal Mail for sale. Queen's head privatised.”

2014 “Coalition's last stand.”

2016 “Hands off the BBC!”

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The Queen lists various bills designed to push forward new industries. The Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill, the Space Industry Bill and the High Speed Phase 2A Bill “to build and operate the next stage of the HS2 network between Birmingham and Crewe”.

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The eight Brexit bills include a Repeal Bill to overturn the 1972 Act which took Britain into the European Economic Community, and separate bills on customs, trade, immigration, fisheries, agriculture, nuclear safeguards and the international sanctions regime.

The Queen begins her speech explaining what her government plans to do about Brexit. Eight of the 24 bills and draft bills in the Queen's Speecjh relate to the UK's exit from the EU.

Now members of the Commons process to the Lords to hear the Queen's Speech. Body language experts have fun trying to interpret the vibe as opposite numbers walk together.

Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May didn't exactly have a natter... They walked in silence most of the way. She did eventually say something to him - not sure what - but his succinct reply was: "No."

Labour veteran Dennis Skinner traditionally shouts out at this moment and this year is no different, with a nod to the Queen's love of racing and the current Ascot meeting.

"Get yer skates on - first race is half past two," he says to much laughter.

The imperial state crown is carried by the Lord Chamberlan through various chambers, followed by the Queen and Prince Charles.