English: Bearing the Mace -- ancient instrument for maintaining order and present-day symbol of authority in the House of Commons -- Lt. Col. W. J. Franklin. Sgt.-at-Arms, will lead the procession to the Senate Chamber where the Queen will open Parliament.
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