The history behind the pomp and ceremony of the throne speech

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http://i.cbc.ca/1.3222559.1449176271!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_460/throne-speech-20131016.jpg Friday's speech from the throne draws its tradition from the mother of parliaments, Westminster — albeit with a Canadian slant. The Governor General is conveyed to Parliament Hill by a horse-drawn carriage — unless, of course, it's too cold. Here's more on the history of the throne speech.


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