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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 23/10/2026

At 2am on Sunday morning, all the UK’s clocks will go back, including the Great Clock in the Elizabeth Tower 🕰️

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 15/10/2026

Have you ever been inside the Palace of Westminster?

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 05/10/2026

Now ➡️ The layout and purpose of Committee Corridor remains largely unchanged. After almost 130 years as a working part of the Palace of Westminster, Committees continue to meet here, and in the newer Portcullis House.

Now: Modern colour photograph of Committee Corridor in the Palace of Westminster, showing many of the same architectural features, including committee room entrances, wood panelling and tall windows.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 05/10/2026

Then ➡️ In 1897, Committee Corridor provided access to 16 committee rooms where Members of both Houses met to consider policy issues, scrutinise government work and expenditure, and examine proposed legislation.

Then: Historic black-and-white photograph of Committee Corridor in the House of Commons in 1897, showing committee room entrances, wooden benches and tall windows along a long, narrow corridor.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 25/09/2026

Six UK artists Lachlan Goudie, Dryden Goodwin, Caroline Walker, Tina Crawford, Julia Midgley and Eleanor Crook observed and recorded the ceremony and the activity surrounding it. The artworks now form part of the Parliamentary Art Collection.

The Lying in State exhibition artworks in Westminster Hall.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 25/09/2026

There's one week left to see 'A Historic Farewell: Art as Witness to the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II'. During the Lying-in-State of the late Queen, 250,000 people queued to file past the coffin and pay their respects.

Visitors in Westminster Hall look at the Lying in State Exhibition.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 22/09/2026

Did you know you can send post directly from Parliament? ✉️ Keep an eye out for the post office when you visit on a tour.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 18/09/2026

📍 A London landmark 🏛️ Centuries of history 🗳️ Heart of Democracy

A person looks across the river towards the Palace of Westminster

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 17/09/2026

@houseofcommons.parliament.uk Both Houses have now risen for conference recess, and will return on Monday 12 October 🍂

A statue in New Palace Yard, in the Palace of Westminster with autumnal brown leaves in the background

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 08/09/2026

Big Ben tour tickets will be available tomorrow from 10am: www.parliament.uk/visiting/vis...

Elizabeth Tower in the background with an ornate fish-shaped street lamp.

Elizabeth Tower framed by full green trees against a sunny blue sky.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 08/09/2026

See the Elizabeth Tower from new angles 📸

Elizabeth Tower on a bright sunny day with a blue sky behind and sparse clouds.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 01/09/2026

The @houseofcommons.parliament.uk and the @houseoflords.parliament.uk will return from summer recess and resume business at 2.30pm today.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 27/08/2026

A Historic Farewell: Art as Witness to the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II During the Lying-in-State in Westminster Hall, six UK artists observed and recorded the ceremony and the activity surrounding it.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 23/08/2026

Tonight the Palace of Westminster is illuminated in the colours of the Ukrainian flag to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day and show Parliament’s support for the people of Ukraine.

Houses of Parliament illuminated in blue and yellow at night, reflected on the River Thames

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 20/08/2026

Lachlan Goudie’s painting ‘The Vigil’ depicts the public paying their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Hall. Along with five other artists, Goudie was invited to create a work of art during the Lying-in-State of the late Queen.

Photograph of Lachlan Goudie standing next to his oil painting depicting the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II. He is wearing a pale blue suit and green tie. The painting shows a large room with people queueing to walk past the catafalque.

Photograph showing an exhibition display. Text printed onto the display board reads ‘Behind the scenes’. Behind a glass cabinet there are some notebooks and sketches which are part of the display.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 14/08/2026

Crook observed the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Hall. The sculpture is cast in bronze and takes inspiration from the queue, the hall’s hammer beam roof and ceremonial items related to Lying-in-State.

Artist Eleanor Crook drawing in Westminster Hall during the Lying-In-State of Queen Elizabeth II.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 14/08/2026

@eleanorcrook.bsky.social’s memorial angel sculpture ‘May Flights of Angels Sing thee to thy Rest’ was installed in the Palace of Westminster in the spring.

Eleanor Crook’s memorial angel sculpture ‘May Flights of Angels Sing thee to thy Rest’.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 12/08/2026

Appreciate all the details up close 🔍 Big Ben tour tickets are on sale now: www.parliament.uk/visiting/vis...

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 11/08/2026

The Palace in bloom 🌺 Want to see it for yourself? Guided tour tickets for August 2026 are now available: www.parliament.uk/visiting/vis...

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 11/08/2026

Midgley and five other artists were invited to record this historic moment for the parliamentary art collection. See the work of art in Westminster Hall by reserving a free ticket. The exhibition runs until 2 October 2026.

Julia Midgley's artwork, watercolour and ink drawing drawing depicting the queue during the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 11/08/2026

Julia Midgley’s collection of sketchbook drawings and watercolour paintings, and her final etching titled 'The Queue, 2022’ are a record of the artist’s time observing the Lying-in-State of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Artist Julia Midgley stands besides her work, framed etchings depicting the queue during the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 07/08/2026

Have you ever been inside the House of Lords Chamber?

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 06/08/2026

Crawford was one of six artists invited to observe and record the Lying-in-State of the late Queen. Book a free ticket to see their work in Westminster Hall. The exhibition runs until 2 October 2026.

A view of the exhibition in Westminster Hall.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 06/08/2026

Tina Crawford’s free machine embroidery work ‘A Million Footsteps’ is a representation of the public paying their respects to Queen Elizabeth II.

Artist Tina Crawford stands beside her purple velvet embroidery.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 28/07/2026

Walker was one of six artists invited to observe and record the historic moment.

Birdseye view of the Lying-In-State exhibition with people looking around.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 28/07/2026

Caroline Walker’s work ‘Ceremonies of Mourning’ captures the women who contributed to the Lying-in-State of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Photo portrait of artist Caroline Walker standing beside her work in the Lying-In-State exhibition.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 24/07/2026

Big Ben’s home has a hidden purpose 🔔

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 23/07/2026

The exhibition in Westminster Hall runs until 2 October 2026. Free tickets are available now on the UK Parliament website.

Visitors look at the exhibition in Westminster Hall.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 23/07/2026

Dryden Goodwin's work brings together three elements: a frame containing 588 drawings, a stop-frame animation made from those drawings, and a film entitled The Making of the Queue which documents Goodwin's process and conversations with some of those who queued to pay their respects.

Artist Dryden Goodwin standing with his work at the exhibition in Westminster Hall.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 23/07/2026

When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II lay in state at Parliament, six artists were invited to capture their unique perspective of this historic moment ⬇️

Close up detail from ‘The Queue by Dryden Goodwin, showing sketches of many people’s faces.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 10/06/2026

June or January? 🌦️ Thanks to Instagram user javan for sharing this rainy shot of the Elizabeth Tower.

A moody shot of the Elizabeth Tower in the rain from view of the pavement across the bridge

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 08/06/2026

Built in the 11th Century, Westminster Hall has been the centre of historical moments. Throughout the years the hall has undergone many changes. The latest update to this UNESCO World Heritage Site brings to light the roof’s unique history.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 20/05/2026

Since the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, the cellars have traditionally been searched before the State Opening of Parliament 🔦 🏰

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 19/05/2026

The rehearsal vs the shot 🎥 Come behind the scenes as the Parliamentary Broadcasting Unit prepare for State Opening.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 18/05/2026

Volume UP 📢 Step inside the State Opening of Parliament, where every detail has a sound 👑 🚪 🐎

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 13/05/2026

Catch up with some highlights from the day 📸 flickr.com/gp/uk_parlia...

The household cavalry are lined up along the staircase up from sovereign's entrance, the white and gold tassels hanging over their shiny gold helmets

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 13/05/2026

The King’s Speech sets out the government agenda for the next session of Parliament.

The Yeomen of the Guard lined up diagonally in the House of Lords Chamber, wearing their red, black, and gold uniforms and white ruffs. One Yeomen is looking into the camera

Black Rod advances towards the House of Commons chamber through central lobby, where the Serjeant at Arms waits to slam the door in his face before confirming his identity. A camera operator is out of focus on the right hand side

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 13/05/2026

Today was the State Opening of Parliament, this marks the start of the new parliamentary year.

A wide photo of the royal procession through the royal gallery, walking along blue carpet with crowds on both sides watching on

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 13/05/2026

The King's Speech is handed over by the Lord Chancellor, David Lammy MP. It is written by the government and outlines plans for the next Parliamentary session.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 13/05/2026

Black Rod is sent to the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk to summon MPs to listen to the King's Speech in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 12/05/2026

Watch the State Opening of Parliament ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgO_... This is the only time the three constituent parts of Parliament – the monarch, House of Lords and UK House of Commons – meet. The King reads a speech in the Lords Chamber, setting out the upcoming agenda of the government.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla sat on ornate golden thrones in the House of Lords with people in ceremonial outfits around them.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 12/05/2026

Watch the ceremonial search ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLXG... This is when the cellars are searched by the Yeomen of the Guard before the King’s arrival. This tradition dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

Doorkeepers are stood in two lines facing each other. Black rod is at the door of the House of Commons Chamber.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 12/05/2026

On Wednesday 13 May, the State Opening of Parliament will take place at the Palace of Westminster. We will be livestreaming the proceedings on UK Parliament YouTube.

Yeomen of the Guard stood in a line wearing red ceremonial outfits, someone in a dark suit is picking up a lit lantern in front of them.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 08/05/2026

Have you ever been inside the House of Commons Chamber?

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 05/05/2026

This is the crown cloth. During the State Opening of Parliament, the King wears the Imperial State Crown. Before the King's arrival, the crown is displayed in the Royal Gallery sitting upon this cloth. 👑

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 29/04/2026

Parliament has now prorogued. This is the formal end of the parliamentary session. Parliament will not meet again until a new session formally begins with State Opening and the King’s Speech, 13 May.

Members of the Royal Commission seated in the House of Lords chamber, dressed in red robes, simultaneously doff their caps as part of the prorogation ceremony, with the ceremonial mace on the woolsack and gilded thrones behind.

The Serjeant at Arms, Black Rod, the Speaker of the House of Commons, and the Clerk of the House process through Central Lobby in formal dress, walking across patterned tiles beneath ornate Gothic stonework as a large crowd looks on.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 23/04/2026

They shipped it from Venice to London by steamboat and it was carefully assembled 60 feet in the air above Central Lobby. You can still see the mosaic, cared for by Parliament’s Heritage Collections Team, when you visit Central Lobby today.

The Saint George for England mosaic in Parliament's Central Lobby, with a large golden chandelier hanging beside it.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 23/04/2026

Sir Edward Poynter designed the mosaic with symbols of England, representing this part of the UK at the heart of Parliament. Using these references, the Venice and Murano glass company produced the mosaic in sections.

A collage of preparatory oil paintings showing figures and symbols included in the Saint George for England mosaic, including the Saint George cross, oak leaves, Saint George slaying a dragon, and the two virtues Fortitude and Purity.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 23/04/2026

To celebrate Saint George’s Day, we explored the story behind the Saint George for England mosaic in Central Lobby 👇

The Saint George for England mosaic in Parliament's Central Lobby, with a golden arched ceiling above it and a large golden chandelier hanging beside it. A statue is seen in the foreground.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 22/04/2026

The hands on the Elizabeth Tower's West Dial will remain inactive while work continues to repair weatherproofing around the dial face. This is expected to complete in the next week.

Elizabeth Tower against a bright blue sky, the London Eye and other buildings surround it.

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