To reach the Royal Reception Rooms one goes through the "Queen's Gate" (Dronningeporten), and through the "Hall of the Halberdiers" (Drabantsalen) to the "King's Stairway" (Kongetrappen). At the foot of the stairs are the "Audience Chamber" (Audiensgemakket) and the "State Council Room" (Statsrådssalen). The Queen holds an audience every other Monday and attends Council with the government as required – usually on Wednesdays. The Queen in Council signs new Acts after their adoption in Parliament. The Audience Chamber and the State Council Room are the only Royal Reception Rooms that are closed to the public.