By Richard Liddle
Today saw the state opening of Parliament with the Queen’s speech, bringing with it a flood of reactions from members of the public.
People flocked to Twitter to offer their witty insights into the day’s proceedings.
Many seemed to wish the Queen would do some ad-libbing…
Probably time to dust off this old Private Eye cover #QueensSpeech pic.twitter.com/ZGW1saYFFL
— Dli O’Doir (@dli_odoir) October 14, 2019
Gutted that old Liz didn’t start her speech by “Right your horrible bunch of bastards” #QueensSpeech
— kieran ingleton (@IngletonKieran) October 14, 2019
While others were unimpressed by the agenda set out by the government:
#QueensSpeech pic.twitter.com/ZGbgybj5YI
— Marco Mout (@marcomout) October 14, 2019
In particular, Jeremy Corbyn’s reaction to PM Boris Johnson has been the subject of many a caption competition.
When you bump into an old date you’re trying to avoid. #QueensSpeech pic.twitter.com/I7aUuuuubB
— Jono Read (@jonoread) October 14, 2019
when you get caught liking someone’s instagram post from 6 months ago #QueensSpeech pic.twitter.com/DvI8SGdOpZ
— Becca Wright (@_beccawright) October 14, 2019
when you spot your ex in the club and you’re with your new bf #QueensSpeech pic.twitter.com/deVUQ3DJ2H
— Dave Ahlu (@dsahluw) October 14, 2019
One eagle-eyed viewer even spotted a surprise cameo from everyone’s favourite Weatherfield shopkeeper.
I see Norris from Coronation Street is ready for the #QueensSpeech this morning pic.twitter.com/Nq11LgOfbu
— James Rowe (@MrJamesRowe) October 14, 2019
The Queen also found time to endorse getting your 5 a Day:
BREAKING NEWS: leaked pictures of the Queen’s Peach appear online.#QueensSpeech pic.twitter.com/oLSjPRWTVn
— Abby (@AbbyDabbyDoes) October 14, 2019