Pink Shoes at the State Opening of Parliament

For the State Opening of Parliament, members were balloted and a select few were treated to an unparalleled view of the Queen and Royal procession over glasses of Champagne and smoked salmon sandwiches. In this the Diamond Jubilee year, crowds outside were busier than ever and there were many Union Flags being waved.

After watching the Royal Standard fly over the Houses of Parliament, we listened to the Queen’s Speech and all that Her Majesty's Government aims to undertake in the new Parliamentary year.

We then joined the Peers and tiara-wearing Peeresses to enjoy Pimms on the Terrace – despite the rather chilly weather our British spirit prevailed!