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Queen Elizabeth II - State Opening of Parliament 1964
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Queen Elizabeth II - State Opening of Parliament 1964
Queen Elizabeth II in full regalia at the State Opening of Parliament in 1964. Date: 1964
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking photograph captures Queen Elizabeth II in her regal splendor at the State Opening of Parliament in 1964. The monarch, dressed in the full regalia of her office, is seen seated on the Throne in the House of Lords Chamber at the Palace of Westminster. The State Opening of Parliament is an important constitutional ceremony in the United Kingdom, marking the beginning of a new parliamentary session. The Queen, wearing the Imperial State Crown, which is encrusted with precious stones and features a cross, an orb, and a scepter, looks resolute and poised. The Crown, a symbol of the monarch's power and authority, is a significant part of the ceremony. The Queen's Robes, which are richly embroidered and adorned with ermine fur, add to the grandeur of the occasion. The State Opening of Parliament is steeped in tradition and custom, dating back to the 16th century. The Sovereign's procession from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster is a spectacle in itself, with the Queen being escorted by the Household Cavalry and the Yeomen of the Guard. The ceremony is an important reminder of the continuity and stability of the British Monarchy, which has been a constant presence in the country's history for over a thousand years. The State Opening of Parliament is a testament to the enduring traditions and customs that have shaped the British Constitution and the role of the monarch as the head of state.
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