MP taken hostage at Buckingham Palace (so King Charles can open Parliament)
Black Rod, the Imperial Crown, and the Yeomen of the Guard can all be spotted in the ceremony today (Picture: Getty/Shutterstock)
Today in our contemporary democracy, an elected politician will be taken hostage at Buckingham Palace to protect the King.
It happens quite regularly, but don’t worry. They won’t risk losing any toenails or seeing threatening notes written with letters cut from Metro newspapers.
Instead, they’re more likely to be offered a gin and tonic and a comfy...
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