The Queen's Speech is one of the highlights of the political year. Test your knowledge of the annual event - and of current Westminster politics.

What is the name given to the official who knocks on the door of the Commons chamber to summon MPs to hear the Queen's Speech

A: Black Watch B: Black Rod C: Black Knight

What animal's skin provides the "vellum" on which the speech is written

A: Cat B: Cow C: Goat

With what words does the Queen traditionally end the speech

A: I pray that the blessing of Almighty God may rest upon your counsels B: God Bless you all C: To conclude, things may only get better

In the run-up to the Queen's Speech, who said this about his party's health policy: It means more power for patients and parents to make decisions for themselves - choice for everyone, not just those with money

A: Charles Kennedy B: Tony Blair C: Iain Duncan Smith

Who said: "People want an individual service for them. They want government under them not over them."

A: Charles Kennedy B: Tony Blair C: Iain Duncan Smith

This speech has been billed as Labour being bold. How many times did Tony Blair use "bold" or "boldest" in his party conference speech?

A: 3 B: 5 C: 9

A bill on hunting is expected in the speech. Which minister has been preparing it?

A: Elliott Morley B: Margaret Beckett C: Alun Michael

Which now ex-minister said an announcement on a euro referendum would follow the Queen's Speech?

A: Peter Mandelson B: Stephen Byers C: Estelle Morris

And to test some general political knowledge - who is the Liberal Democrat's treasury spokesman?

A: Alan Beith B: Matthew Taylor C: Simon Hughes

And again, who is the Shadow Chancellor?

A: Michael Howard B: Michael Portillo C: Kenneth Clarke