The UK’s Queen Elizabeth II walks behind the Imperial State Crown during a procession through the Royal Gallery, during the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament in London on December 19, 2019. The State Opening of Parliament is where Queen Elizabeth II performs her ceremonial duty of informing parliament about the government's agenda for the coming year in the Queen’s Speech. AFP
The UK’s Queen Elizabeth II walks behind the Imperial State Crown during a procession through the Royal Gallery, during the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament in London on DecembeShow more

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