State Opening of Parliament 8th May 2013

Pomp as only the British can do it!

There were lots of horses to keep the crowds amused

 

 

And a band waiting to play God Save the Queen

 

 

Plenty of security, these policemen were outside Downing Street

 

 

And it would have been unwise to try to drive down Whitehall

 

 

The commander in chief of the forces in London was inspecting his troops on a fine white stallion

 

 

Attention!!

 

 

And here she is - I'm sorry she didn't wave at me...