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Yeomen of the Guard conducted a ceremonial search at the House of Lords before the State Opening of Parliament

Serjeant at Arms Jill Pay led Speaker John Bercow through Central Lobby for The State Opening of Parliament

November 18, 2009.

Queen Elizabeth II gave her speech in the Lords chamber during the annual State opening of Parliament ceremony

Members of The Law Lords waited for the arrival of The Queen in the Lords chamber during the annual State opening of Parliament ceremony

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A member of Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honorable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms waited for the start of the State Opening of Parliament ceremony