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Louis Staples
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Ladies, gentlemen and non-binary folks, Black Rod has left the building.
Yes, that’s right, parliament has been re-opened once more, after being on-again-off-again more than Ross and Rachel.
The Queen’s Speech tends to be a rather strange affair. There’s lots of pomp and a seemingly never-ending list of strange ceremonial gestures.
Naturally, where the Queen’s Speech goes, memes follow. In fact, in the year 2019, it’s the Meme’s Speech.
Please enjoy our selection of the funniest reactions to the weirdest day on Britain's political calendar.
For Those Who Didn't Catch the Reference https://t.co/JajNYJPsT7— Michael Moran (@Michael Moran) 1571050307
Im sure she’s not. But she looks furious. #QueensSpeech— emily m (@emily m) 1571049344
I feel sorry for the Queen. And not, for once, because of Prince Andrew.— James Oh Brien (@James Oh Brien) 1571050104
Queen’s Speech small talk going well https://t.co/nyzP6YA4SE— Pippa Crerar (@Pippa Crerar) 1571050118
Donald Tusk, April 2019: “Don’t waste these 6 months ” UK: 2 months Tory leadership contest 6 weeks recess 5 week… https://t.co/5Oq3KpqzE9— David Schneider (@David Schneider) 1571045191
"We will be launching an ambitious new space programme ... I have no idea why." https://t.co/6iOUxen0ZP— James King (@James King) 1571050556
It might help if the Prime Minister could stop grinning inanely and swaying like a bored toddler.— Stephen McGann💙 (@Stephen McGann💙) 1571050231
"One Sunday morning, the sun came up and POP! – out came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar." https://t.co/8AxkthMkfk— Michael Spicer (@Michael Spicer) 1571050518
Only seventeen days till Brexit and the preparations are getting intense https://t.co/7nDmOegK0r— Parker (@Parker) 1571050245
Donald Tusk, April 11: "Please do not waste this time." The UK, October 14: https://t.co/0R4sD41Roh— Alex Andreou (@Alex Andreou) 1571044696
OMG she's wearing her antifa crown #yasqueen https://t.co/Ggs41RcJ0J— Darren Richman (@Darren Richman) 1571050164
Looking forward to all the tweets later along the lines of “the Queen has snubbed Boris Johnson by wearing the Roya… https://t.co/FDLcmiR8cW— James Felton (@James Felton) 1571037159
Yassssss Queen.
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