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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Queen Elizabeth II leaves through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Attends The State Opening Of Parliament(02 of72)
Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Queen Elizabeth II leaves through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Attends The State Opening Of Parliament(03 of72)
Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: British Prime Minster David Cameron (C) and Ed Miliband (R), the Leader of the Labour Party, walk through the Members' Lobby to listen to the Queen's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Oli Scarff - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalOil lamps are seen on the floor of the Prince's Chamber as Yeomen of the Guard prepare to conduct a ceremonial search before the State Opening of Parliament ceremonials at the Palace of Westminster in London on May 8, 2013. British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged a fresh clampdown on immigration in the Queen's Speech on Wednesday, seeking to bolster his right-wing credentials and counter the rise of the UK Independence Party (UKIP).The speech, written by coalition ministers and read out by Queen Elizabeth II in the House of Lords at a ceremony full of pageantry and historical symbolism, was drawn up before UKIP won a quarter of the vote in local elections last week. AFP PHOTO/POOL/ BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Attends The State Opening Of Parliament(05 of72)
Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: British Prime Minster David Cameron (2nd R) and Ed Miliband (C), the Leader of the Labour Party, walk through the Members' Lobby after listening to the Queen's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Oli Scarff - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: British Prime Minster David Cameron (C) and Ed Miliband (R), the Leader of the Labour Party, walk through the Members' Lobby to listen to the Queen's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Oli Scarff - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall walk through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Attends The State Opening Of Parliament(08 of72)
Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Queen Elizabeth II leaves through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Attends The State Opening Of Parliament(09 of72)
Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: House of Commons staff wait in the Members' Lobby before the Queen's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Oli Scarff - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh walk through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms await the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II in the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall are escorted through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Simon Hughes, the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, speaks on the telephone in the Members' Lobby after listening to the Queen's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Oli Scarff - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh arrive ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Queen Elizabeth II travels by coach on The Mall as she returns to Buckingham Palace after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Queen Elizabeth II travels by coach on The Mall as she returns to Buckingham Palace after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Queen Elizabeth II arrives ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalYeomen of the Guard prepare to conduct a ceremonial search before the State Opening of Parliament ceremonials at the Palace of Westminster in London on May 8, 2013. British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged a fresh clampdown on immigration in the Queen's Speech on Wednesday, seeking to bolster his right-wing credentials and counter the rise of the UK Independence Party (UKIP).The speech, written by coalition ministers and read out by Queen Elizabeth II in the House of Lords at a ceremony full of pageantry and historical symbolism, was drawn up before UKIP won a quarter of the vote in local elections last week. AFP PHOTO/POOL/ BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalYeomen of the Guard prepare to conduct a ceremonial search before the State Opening of Parliament ceremonials at the Palace of Westminster in London on May 8, 2013.. British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged a fresh clampdown on immigration in the Queen's Speech on Wednesday, seeking to bolster his right-wing credentials and counter the rise of the UK Independence Party (UKIP).The speech, written by coalition ministers and read out by Queen Elizabeth II in the House of Lords at a ceremony full of pageantry and historical symbolism, was drawn up before UKIP won a quarter of the vote in local elections last week. AFP PHOTO/POOL/ BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: The Imperial State Crown is carried through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: British Prime Minster David Cameron (2nd R) and Ed Miliband (R), the Leader of the Labour Party, walk through the Members' Lobby to listen to the Queen's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Oli Scarff - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: British Prime Minster David Cameron (3rd L) and Ed Miliband (4th R), the Leader of the Labour Party, walk through the Members' Lobby to listen to the Queen's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Oli Scarff - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth delivers her speech at the State Opening of Parliament, in central London alongside the Duke of Edinburgh. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth leaves after delivering her speech at the State Opening of Parliament, in central London alongside the Duke of Edinburgh. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth delivers her speech during the State Opening of Parliament at the House of Lords, London alongside the Prince of Wales. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth delivers her speech during the State Opening of Parliament at the House of Lords, London alongside the Prince of Wales. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalPrime Minister David Cameron attends the State Opening of Parliament at the House of Lords in central London with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Leader of the Opposition Ed Miliband. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth delivers her speech at the State Opening of Parliament, in central London alongside the Duke of Edinburgh. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalChancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne and shadow chancellor Ed Balls attend the State Opening of Parliament, in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalBritain's Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh laugh as they arrive for the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament in London on May 8, 2013. The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year, the Queen will deliver a speech which will set out the government's agenda for the coming year. AFP PHOTO/POOL/Kirsty Wigglesworth (Photo credit should read KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalThe Imperial State Crown is carried on a cushion as it arrives for the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament in London, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year, the Queen will deliver a speech which will set out the government's agenda for the coming year. AFP PHOTO/POOL/Kirsty Wigglesworth (Photo credit should read KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalBritain's Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh laugh as they arrive for the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament in London on May 8, 2013. The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year, the Queen will deliver a speech which will set out the government's agenda for the coming year. AFP PHOTO/POOL/Kirsty Wigglesworth (Photo credit should read KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalBritain's Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh laugh as they arrive for the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament in London on May 8, 2013. The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year, the Queen will deliver a speech which will set out the government's agenda for the coming year. AFP PHOTO/POOL/Kirsty Wigglesworth (Photo credit should read KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalBritain's Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive for the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament in London on May 8, 2013. The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year, the Queen will deliver a speech which will set out the government's agenda for the coming year. AFP PHOTO/POOL/Kirsty Wigglesworth (Photo credit should read KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalBritain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) delivers her speech during the State Opening of Parliament at the House of Lords, alongside Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh (L) in London May 8, 2013. British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged a fresh clampdown on immigration in the Queen's Speech on Wednesday, seeking to bolster his right-wing credentials and counter the rise of the UK Independence Party (UKIP).The speech, written by coalition ministers and read out by Queen Elizabeth II in the House of Lords at a ceremony full of pageantry and historical symbolism, was drawn up before UKIP won a quarter of the vote in local elections last week. AFP PHOTO/POOL/Toby Melville (Photo credit should read TOBY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalBritain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip (R) attend the State Opening of Parliament in London May 8, 2013. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS ENTERTAINMENT) (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace ahead of the State Opening of Parliament in London. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalThe Duchess of Cornwall leaves Buckingham Palace ahead of the State Opening of Parliament in London. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace ahead of the State Opening of Parliament in London. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalThe Imperial State Crown leaves Buckingham Palace ahead of the State Opening of Parliament in London. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalThe Imperial State Crown leaves Buckingham Palace ahead of the State Opening of Parliament in London. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall travel to the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalBritain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace in central London ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013. In a ceremony in the House of Lords filled with historical symbolism, Queen Elizabeth II will set out the coalition government's priorities for the new parliamentary session. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall travel to the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall travels to the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalBritain's Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales leaves Buckingham Palace in central London ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013. Prince Charles was set to attend the state opening of Britain's parliament alongside his mother Queen Elizabeth II, in a sign of his increasing role as his the 87-year-old monarch scales back some duties. The appearance comes a day after Buckingham Palace announced that Charles, the Prince of Wales, will represent his mother at the next Commonwealth heads of government meeting, a gathering she has only missed once in four decades. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalBritain's Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales leaves Buckingham Palace in central London ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013. Prince Charles was set to attend the state opening of Britain's parliament alongside his mother Queen Elizabeth II, in a sign of his increasing role as his the 87-year-old monarch scales back some duties. The appearance comes a day after Buckingham Palace announced that Charles, the Prince of Wales, will represent his mother at the next Commonwealth heads of government meeting, a gathering she has only missed once in four decades. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalBritain's Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales leaves Buckingham Palace in central London ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013. Prince Charles was set to attend the state opening of Britain's parliament alongside his mother Queen Elizabeth II, in a sign of his increasing role as his the 87-year-old monarch scales back some duties. The appearance comes a day after Buckingham Palace announced that Charles, the Prince of Wales, will represent his mother at the next Commonwealth heads of government meeting, a gathering she has only missed once in four decades. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: A member of the Queen Elizabeth II's mounted escort has trouble controlling his horse as he leaves Buckingham Palace for the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II will unveil the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Police look out from the roof of Buckingham Palace before Queen Elizabeth II travels by coach to the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II will unveil the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalBritain's Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales leaves Buckingham Palace in central London ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013. Prince Charles was set to attend the state opening of Britain's parliament alongside his mother Queen Elizabeth II, in a sign of his increasing role as his the 87-year-old monarch scales back some duties. The appearance comes a day after Buckingham Palace announced that Charles, the Prince of Wales, will represent his mother at the next Commonwealth heads of government meeting, a gathering she has only missed once in four decades. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Queen Elizabeth II travels by coach to the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II will unveil the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalBritain's Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales leaves Buckingham Palace in central London ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013. Prince Charles was set to attend the state opening of Britain's parliament alongside his mother Queen Elizabeth II, in a sign of his increasing role as his the 87-year-old monarch scales back some duties. The appearance comes a day after Buckingham Palace announced that Charles, the Prince of Wales, will represent his mother at the next Commonwealth heads of government meeting, a gathering she has only missed once in four decades. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalBritain's Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales and His WIfe Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall leave Buckingham Palace in central London ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013. Prince Charles was set to attend the state opening of Britain's parliament alongside his mother Queen Elizabeth II, in a sign of his increasing role as his the 87-year-old monarch scales back some duties. The appearance comes a day after Buckingham Palace announced that Charles, the Prince of Wales, will represent his mother at the next Commonwealth heads of government meeting, a gathering she has only missed once in four decades. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalA police officer stands on guard outside Buckingham Palace in central London ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013. In a ceremony in the House of Lords filled with historical symbolism, Queen Elizabeth II will set out the coalition government's priorities for the new parliamentary session. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace ahead of the State Opening of Parliament in London. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall travel to the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II leaves Buckingham Palace ahead of the State Opening of Parliament in London. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace ahead of the State Opening of Parliament in London. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace ahead of the State Opening of Parliament in London. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalLadies sit in the House of Lords before the State Opening of Parliament in London. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalYeomen of the Guard march through the House of Lords during their Ceremonial Search before the State Opening of Parliament in London. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalJudges sit in the House of Lords as they wait for the start of the State opening of Parliament, in the Palace of Westminster in London May 8, 2013. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS) (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalJudges sit in the House of Lords as they wait for the start of the State opening of Parliament, in the Palace of Westminster in London May 8, 2013. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS) (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalFormer Liberal Party leader Lord David Steel in the House of Lords before the State Opening of Parliament in London. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalYeomen of the Guard arrive through the Norman Porch for the ceremonial search of the Palace of Westminster in central London ahead of the State Opening of Parliament. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalOrder of service cards are seen on seats in the House of Lords before the State Opening of Parliament, in central London. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalA peer uses an mobile smartphone in the Chamber of the House of Lords as he waits to hear Britain's Queen Elizabeth II read the Queen's Speech during the State Opening of Parliament in the Palace of Westminster in London on May, 9, 2012. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in the House of Lords. AFP PHOTO / POOL / OLI SCARFF (Photo credit should read OLI SCARFF/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Attends The State Opening Of Parliament(70 of72)
Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Members of The Guards march on The Mall ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II will unveil the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords today. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Attends The State Opening Of Parliament(71 of72)
Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Crowds near Buckingham Palace photograph a marching band as they wait for HM Queen Elizabeth II to pass in a coach to the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II will unveil the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords today. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II Attends The State Opening Of Parliament(72 of72)
Open Image ModalLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: A policeman watches as members of The Guards march on The Mall ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II will unveil the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords today. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)