MPs file back in to the Commons chamber and there'll be what's called a "debate on the loyal address" - which is spread over five or six days, usually.

The debate is opened by two backbench government MPs, who traditionally make non-party political and humorous speeches.

The leader of the opposition then comments on the contents of the legislative programme, followed by the prime minister, who sets out the government's policies.

After this, backbenchers may speak.

The Queen has finished the speech and makes her way out of the Lords chamber alongside her husband, Prince Philip. Everyone is on their feet as the process takes them back through the royal gallery and, soon, out of Parliament.

The speech sets out the government's foreign affairs aims. It also promises modernisation of the law and oversight of investigatory powers by security and intelligence agencies.

The speech references the EU referendum and says proposals for a British Bill of Rights will be brought forward. The speech talks about upholding the primacy of Parliament and the sovereignty of the House of Commons.

Speaker John Bercow and Serjeant at Arms Kamal El-Hajji lead MPs back from the Red end of the corridor to the chamber of the House of Commons with the Royal Mace.

The Lord Chancellor Michael Gove retrieves the Queen's speech and the monarch leaves the chamber.

The Queen is now giving the speech which outlines her government's legislative programme for the coming year.

Speaker John Bercow leads the procession, with David Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn in tow. Traditionally the PM and the leader of the opposition walk side by side during the ceremony. David Cameron seems to be enjoying it a bit more than Jeremy Corbyn.

MPs file in to the Lords and take their place at the "bar" of the chamber. Justice Secretary Michael Gove delivers the speech to the Queen.

Black Rod is sent to summon MPs from the House of Commons but the doors are slammed in his face as part of the ceremony.

Time now for the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod - the Queen's messenger in Parliament - to head to the Commons, where the door is slammed shut in his face (a statement of the independence of the Commons). He bangs thrice and is allowed to enter, to inform MPs their presence is required in the Commons chamber.

"Hands off the BBC," shouts Labour's Dennis Skinner. He's known for always making a remark at this point in the ceremony.

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The Queen in her crown takes her seat at the throne in the chamber of the House of Lords.

Trumpets sound as the Queen, dressed in the royal robes, proceeds through the royal gallery and the prince's chamber to the House of Lords. Peers, all dressed in their finest robes, rise to their feet as the Queen enters the chamber and takes her seat. "My Lords, pray be seated," she tells them.