WINDSOR CASTLE June 21st

The Queen, accompanied by The Prince of Wales, travelled from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were received at the Sovereign’s Entrance by the Earl Marshal, the Lord Great Chamberlain and the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.

A Guard of Honour was mounted at the Palace of Westminster found by 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards with the State Colour, under the command of Major James Colby.

A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords, under the command of Major Alexander Owen.

Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major James Luck, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Greg Hall.

The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince’s Chamber and The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery.

Members of the Household were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Vice-chamberlain of the Household.

The Queen honoured Ascot Races with her presence this afternoon.