Their Majesties The King and Queen travel to the Palace of Westminster in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, closely followed by The Princess Royal in the State Landau.#StateOpening pic.twitter.com/smM3KEQa5O
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 7, 2023
The first #KingsSpeech in 72 years is handed to the King by the Lord Chancellor, @AlexChalkChelt #StateOpening. pic.twitter.com/3gPqpQmRiE
— House of Lords (@UKHouseofLords) November 7, 2023
The King and Queen have returned to Buckingham Palace, having opened Parliament this morning. #StateOpening pic.twitter.com/ufpWmbqoVy
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 7, 2023
At the State Opening of Parliament earlier today, The King wore the Imperial State Crown, which His Majesty previously wore at his Coronation in May.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 7, 2023
The Queen wore the George IV State Diadem, often worn by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/rjDtEMCDiH
In the Chamber, The King read the speech, written by the Government, which sets out upcoming legislation and planned state visits. pic.twitter.com/XpHArZTGbM
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 7, 2023
📷 Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by The former Duke of Edinburgh, opens Parliament for the first time in her reign in 1952. pic.twitter.com/CRynOHYjlO
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 7, 2023
📸 In 1952, a young Prince Charles joined his mother Queen Elizabeth II and his father The former Duke of Edinburgh to watch a march past from the same position, following the first State Opening of Her late Majesty’s reign. pic.twitter.com/Lp0NczryMi
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 7, 2023