Royalty - The Queen accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh - Westminster

The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh on November 4th 1952 opened Parliament for the first time in her reign. Riding with the Duke in the Irish State coach, the Queen drove in procession from Buckingham Palace to the House of Lords, returning in procession after making the traditional speech from the Throne. Picture shows: The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, passing through the Royal Gallery of the House of Lords today. Preceding her is Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis, carrying the Sword of state. This is the first photograph ever to be taken on the occasion of a State evening o Parliament within the place of Westminster. (Photo by PA Images via Getty Images)