What is better for a retaining wall, timber sleepers or blocks?

Treated timber is approved for in ground use and has a reasonable service life, however block retaining walls and concrete sleeper retaining walls are more durable having a greater life expectancy. This is based on suitable footings & good drainage. Both Blocks and concrete sleepers come in a wide range of colours, sizes and styles to create a more aesthetic landscape. Common styles of retainers walls to consider are timber sleep retaining walls, link wall or link block retaining walls and concrete sleeper walls

Should I pave or concrete?

While concrete certainly has its benefits, pavers give a more aesthetic finish to a landscape area. Pavers area available in range of colours, texture, styles and sizes. Larger format, 400mm and 500mm pavers have become increasingly popular with modern and contemporary landscape designs. Pavers are also commonly used for garden borders and edges for their straight line finish which is widely desired in modern landscape construction.

Do I need landscape design plans before I get a construction quote?

Yes. A landscape design will allow us to discuss the project with enough detail to allow for an accurate price estimate. This design process will also determine whether council approvals are required, which can impact cost and timing.

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Interstate State Park
The Civilian Conservation Corps built a legacy at eight state parks in Wisconsin. At Interstate Park, Company 633, Company 4610, and the WPA built trails, constructed shelters, and installed water systems that helped to make this beautiful park more accessible for generations to come. I worked with the Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake State Parks to create this series of five signs honoring their hard work.

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Extract from the Official Website of the British Monarchy: "The State Opening of Parliament is the most colourful event of the Parliamentary year. It is also the most important, because it brings together the three elements of the legislature (the House of Commons, the House of Lords and The Queen). The ceremony therefore represents the Crown in Parliament. As Head of State, it is the duty of The Queen formally to open each new session of Parliament. This traditionally takes place in October, November or December each year, but sometimes in a different month if a General Election has taken place as was the case in 2010. Before Her Majesty travels to Parliament from Buckingham Palace, certain traditional precautions are observed. A detachment of The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard searches the cellars of the Houses of Parliament. This tradition dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested whilst preparing to blow up Parliament. Today, the Yeomen of the Guard continue this historic search, in addition to the security checks by police. Another tradition is the 'hostage' MP, a Government whip who is held at Buckingham Palace to guarantee the safe return of the monarch. The custom dates back to centuries when the monarch and Parliament were on less cordial terms. Once these precautions have been taken, The Queen travels from Buckingham Palace in a State coach to the Palace of Westminster, usually accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh. The Imperial State Crown travels in its own carriage, ahead of The Queen, escorted by Members of the Royal Household. On arrival, The Queen puts on the Imperial State Crown and her parliamentary robe ready for the ceremony itself. This takes place in the House of Lords. Some 250 representatives of the House of Commons are summoned by Black Rod, who acts as The Queen's Messenger. By tradition, the door of the House of Commons is slammed in Black Rod's face. It is then reopened to enable Black Rod to convey the Sovereign's summons to the Speaker. This tradition is a reminder of the right of the Commons to exclude everyone but the Sovereign's messengers. No monarch has set foot in the Commons since Charles I entered the Commons and tried to arrest five Members of Parliament in 1642." Extract from the Court Circular dated 25 May 2010: "The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, went in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign's Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Tariro Mundawarara (The Life Guards), and were received at the Sovereign's Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain. Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by The Queen's Guard found by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, under the command of Major James Green, and at the Palace of Westminster by No. 7 Company Coldstream Guards, under the command of Major James Coleby. A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords. Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Neil Cross, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Martin King. The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of The Household Cavalry. Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince's Chamber and The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery. The Queen's Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty. The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Lord Stanley of Bickerstaff, Jack Soames, Andrew Leeming and Arthur Chatto) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household."

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Extract from the Official Website of the British Monarchy: "The State Opening of Parliament is the most colourful event of the Parliamentary year. It is also the most important, because it brings together the three elements of the legislature (the House of Commons, the House of Lords and The Queen). The ceremony therefore represents the Crown in Parliament. As Head of State, it is the duty of The Queen formally to open each new session of Parliament. This traditionally takes place in October, November or December each year, but sometimes in a different month if a General Election has taken place as was the case in 2010. Before Her Majesty travels to Parliament from Buckingham Palace, certain traditional precautions are observed. A detachment of The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard searches the cellars of the Houses of Parliament. This tradition dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested whilst preparing to blow up Parliament. Today, the Yeomen of the Guard continue this historic search, in addition to the security checks by police. Another tradition is the 'hostage' MP, a Government whip who is held at Buckingham Palace to guarantee the safe return of the monarch. The custom dates back to centuries when the monarch and Parliament were on less cordial terms. Once these precautions have been taken, The Queen travels from Buckingham Palace in a State coach to the Palace of Westminster, usually accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh. The Imperial State Crown travels in its own carriage, ahead of The Queen, escorted by Members of the Royal Household. On arrival, The Queen puts on the Imperial State Crown and her parliamentary robe ready for the ceremony itself. This takes place in the House of Lords. Some 250 representatives of the House of Commons are summoned by Black Rod, who acts as The Queen's Messenger. By tradition, the door of the House of Commons is slammed in Black Rod's face. It is then reopened to enable Black Rod to convey the Sovereign's summons to the Speaker. This tradition is a reminder of the right of the Commons to exclude everyone but the Sovereign's messengers. No monarch has set foot in the Commons since Charles I entered the Commons and tried to arrest five Members of Parliament in 1642." Extract from the Court Circular dated 25 May 2010: "The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, went in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign's Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Tariro Mundawarara (The Life Guards), and were received at the Sovereign's Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain. Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by The Queen's Guard found by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, under the command of Major James Green, and at the Palace of Westminster by No. 7 Company Coldstream Guards, under the command of Major James Coleby. A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords. Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Neil Cross, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Martin King. The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of The Household Cavalry. Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince's Chamber and The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery. The Queen's Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty. The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Lord Stanley of Bickerstaff, Jack Soames, Andrew Leeming and Arthur Chatto) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household."

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Extract from the Official Website of the British Monarchy: "The State Opening of Parliament is the most colourful event of the Parliamentary year. It is also the most important, because it brings together the three elements of the legislature (the House of Commons, the House of Lords and The Queen). The ceremony therefore represents the Crown in Parliament. As Head of State, it is the duty of The Queen formally to open each new session of Parliament. This traditionally takes place in October, November or December each year, but sometimes in a different month if a General Election has taken place as was the case in 2010. Before Her Majesty travels to Parliament from Buckingham Palace, certain traditional precautions are observed. A detachment of The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard searches the cellars of the Houses of Parliament. This tradition dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested whilst preparing to blow up Parliament. Today, the Yeomen of the Guard continue this historic search, in addition to the security checks by police. Another tradition is the 'hostage' MP, a Government whip who is held at Buckingham Palace to guarantee the safe return of the monarch. The custom dates back to centuries when the monarch and Parliament were on less cordial terms. Once these precautions have been taken, The Queen travels from Buckingham Palace in a State coach to the Palace of Westminster, usually accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh. The Imperial State Crown travels in its own carriage, ahead of The Queen, escorted by Members of the Royal Household. On arrival, The Queen puts on the Imperial State Crown and her parliamentary robe ready for the ceremony itself. This takes place in the House of Lords. Some 250 representatives of the House of Commons are summoned by Black Rod, who acts as The Queen's Messenger. By tradition, the door of the House of Commons is slammed in Black Rod's face. It is then reopened to enable Black Rod to convey the Sovereign's summons to the Speaker. This tradition is a reminder of the right of the Commons to exclude everyone but the Sovereign's messengers. No monarch has set foot in the Commons since Charles I entered the Commons and tried to arrest five Members of Parliament in 1642." Extract from the Court Circular dated 25 May 2010: "The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, went in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign's Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Tariro Mundawarara (The Life Guards), and were received at the Sovereign's Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain. Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by The Queen's Guard found by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, under the command of Major James Green, and at the Palace of Westminster by No. 7 Company Coldstream Guards, under the command of Major James Coleby. A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords. Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Neil Cross, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Martin King. The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of The Household Cavalry. Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince's Chamber and The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery. The Queen's Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty. The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Lord Stanley of Bickerstaff, Jack Soames, Andrew Leeming and Arthur Chatto) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household."

At the Shrine
The shrine's grandeur is reflected in the face of this first-time visitor, one of a very large group of exceptionally well behaved and engaged high school students. No horseplay or other forms of acting out for them. Why would they? Dazaifu Tenman-gū (太宰府天満宮) is a Shinto shrine in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is built over the grave of Sugawara no Michizane (845–903) and is one of the main shrines dedicated to Tenjin, the deified form of Michizane. Shrine legend According to legend, Michizane was a gifted student who composed many poems dedicated to his favorite plum trees.[1] Said to be favored by the gods, Michizane raised the ire of the Fujiwara clan,[1] who exiled him to Kyushu.[2] Michizane spent his exile studying, and died at the age of 57.[1] When Michizane died, his body was carried by an ox that stopped near a Buddhist monastery.[2] Unable to move the body along, Michizane was buried there by his follower, Umasake no Yasuyuki, and the shrine was built there.[2] Today, a statue of an ox stands nearby to commemorate the event.[1] It's also said that the plum tree inside the shrine flew from Kyoto to be reunited with Michizane in his death,[2] and that it is always the first plum tree to bloom in Japan.[1] Soon after Michizane died, five members of the Fujiwara clan, the royal family involved in Michizane's exile, died, one from a lightning strike that struck the clan's castle.[2][1] Michizane, deified as Tenjin, was thus seen as a vengeful spirit.[2] When disasters struck Kyoto, the Fujiwara clan aimed to appease Michizane's spirit and, as penance, reinstated his position and rank posthumously.[1] Through this appeasement, Tenjin's reputation became associated with literature and education.[2] The shrine's precinct spans over 3,000 acres (12 km2) and includes several structures. Its honden, or main shrine, was first built by Yasuyuki Umasake in 905, two years after the death of Michizane. A larger structure was constructed by the Fujiwara clan in 919 but was destroyed in a fire during a civil war. The Momoyama-style shrine visitors see today dates from 1591[2] and is an Important Cultural Property.[3] The grounds also contain two ponds, a bridge and a treasure house.[4] One pond is a traditional garden style, shinji ike, named for being shaped to resemble the kanji character for "heart."[2] As well as the main shrine dedicated to Tenjin there are auxiliary and branch shrines of many other kami.[5] The auxiliary shrine honden is an Important Cultural Property.[6] The shrine is also known for its 6,000 ume (Asian plum) trees belonging to 167 varieties. One tree, known as Tobiume, stands directly to the right of the honden. Legend has it that after Michizane left Kyoto in exile, he yearned so much for this tree that it uprooted itself and flew to Dazaifu Tenman-gū.[2][7] Cuisine Umegae mochi, and the sando of Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine Alongside the path to the shrine are shops selling umegae mochi (梅ヶ枝餅) , a grilled azuki bean cake stamped with the pattern of a plum tree flower.[8] These snacks are strongly associated with the shrine for their connection to the legend of Michizane. It is said that an elderly caretaker, Jomyoni, prepared the snacks for him, and left one as an offering when he died.[2] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazaifu_Tenmang%C5%AB

Benefits of Mountain Rose Tea:
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VH-VOR Boeing 737-8FE Tigerair
This aircraft was ordered new by Virgin Blue Airlines. 12 February 2004 rolled off the Boeing production line at Renton without winglets. First flown as ZK-PBD 20 February 2004. Powered by CFM International CFM56-7B26 engines. The registration ZK-PBD was not taken up and it was removed from the aircraft. Entered on the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-VOR 11 March 2004. Leased to Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd as the registered operator. Accepted by Virgin Blue at Seattle (Boeing Field) in the standard Pacific Blue livery 17 March 2004. Departed Seattle (Boeing Field) on the delivery flight to New Zealand 17 March 2004. Fitted with winglets during pre-service layup. Ferried Christchurch - Melbourne (Tullamarine) on delivery to Virgin Blue as DJ9085 16 April 2004. The aircraft was named 'Territory Tinkerbelle' Operated its first Virgin Blue revenue service Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Brisbane as DJ329 13 May 2004. Cancelled from the Australian Aircraft Register 17 October 2006 and entered onto the New Zealand Aircraft Register as ZK-PBF 18 October 2006. Leased to Pacific Blue Airlines (NZ) Ltd as the registered operator. Repainted at Christchurch in the standard Polynesian Blue livery and sub-leased to Polynesian Blue 29 October 2006. The aircraft was renamed 'Tapu Itea'. Virgin Blue was renamed Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd 4 May 2011. Polnesian Blue was renamed Virgin Samoa 7 December 2011 and was operated by Virgin Australia (NZ). Aircraft featured traditional Samoan tattoos on engine cowls designed by Tuifa'asisina Tolouena Sua. Cabin crew uniforms were also redesigned to feature the new imagery. Operated its last reveune service in its old Polynesian Blue livery 20 January 2012. Underwent maintenance and repaint in new Virgin Samoa livery 2 February 2012. It retained the name 'Tapu Itea'. Cancelled from the New Zealand Aircraft Register 6 March 2015. Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-VOR 6 March 2015. Registered to Virgin Australia. Operated its final Virgin Australia revenue service Hamilton Island - Brisbane as VA1496 31 January 2016. Repainted into the standard Tigerair livery by Flying Colours. Returned to service with Tigerair Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Denpasar as TT1 23 March 2016. Although the aircraft was operated by Tigerair it remained registered to Virgin Australia Airlines. Operated its final Tigerair service Perth - Melbourne (Tullamarine) as TT416 23 February 2017. Repainted into an all-white livery. Returned to Virgin Australia service. Operated its last service in the all-white livery Auckland - Brisbane as VA150 3 August 2018. Repainted into the Tigerair livery. Leased to Tiger Airways Australia as the registered operator. In February 2020, Virgin Australia Holdings announced it would reduce Tigerair's fleet from 13 to eight, exit five loss-making routes, and close its Brisbane base. Operations were suspended on 25 March 2020 as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. On 3 April 2020 all pilots were made redundant following Virgin Australian Holdings being placed into administration and later sold. Its new owner, Bain Capital, confirmed the brand would be retired. Tigerair was officially discontinued by Bain on 10 September 2020.

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Audi A6 S Line TDi Estate (2011-18) Engine 2798cc V6 TDi Diesel 177bhp Registration Number YL 06 BUP (Leeds) AUDI ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623635550501... The fourth generation C7 series Audi A6, was designed by Jurgen Loffler, launched early 2011 into the European markets and shortly after elsewhere. The new A6 shares its interior, floor platform and powertrain with the 4 door Audi A7 four door Sedan of 2011. The fourth generation A6 had an increased footprint over the previous generation being almost 3 inches longer and 2.7 inches wider. Engine choices a 2.8ltr FFi V6 petrol engine of 204bhp a 3.0 litre supercharged FSi petrol V6 of 300bhp and three Diesel engines a S4 2.0litre a 3.0 litre turbocharged V6 in three states of tune and a 3.0litre V6 with optional seven speed dual clutch transmission and air suspension The 4th generation received a mid-cycle facelift from the 2015 model year The refresh includes styling tweaks to the car's exterior, engine line-up, transmission and MMI infotainment system with faster Tegra 3 processor, Handwriting recognition, Audi connect Telematics with state of the art 4G mobile internet (and online updates for the navigation map), and advanced Matrix LED headlights. All three TFSI 1.8tfsi and five TDI engines now meet the Euro 6 emission standard Diolch am 84,132,711 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn 90cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 84,131,711 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 01.08-2021 In the car park at Silverstone Festival 01.08.2021 Ref 149-054

43171 Plymouth 30th April 2019
Five years ago and HSTs were nearly at the end of their forty three years of front line service to London Paddington. 43171 has just arrived with the 13.03 from Paddington with 43091 on the rear. The train would then form the 16.57 to Paddington.

2024 All-City Concert Band Festival
With ten different bands from all five comprehensive high schools, visiting clinicians Justin Mertz from UNI and Javan Shields from ISU gave pointers to student-musicians during the All-City Concert Band Festival held at Roosevelt High School.

1934 Ford Five Window Coupe
At the Black Diamond Invitational Car Show.

Five Ways Tram Stop
CAF Urbos 100 No 43 rolls away from the Five Ways Tram Stop on Broad Street Birmingham.

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The Riverside, Phnom Penh Pigeons at the Riverside are so tame, they will actually eat right out of your hand. The one above just flew in to say hi and to see if my camera was edible. 😁 In the photo above, you're actually looking across The Tonle Sap River, away from the city. A five minute walk from here, The Tonle Sap merges with The Mekong River. This area of Phnom Penh is known as The Riverside, home of The Royal Palace, The National Museum, Wat Ounalom and dozens of cafes, bars, restaurants and hotels. There is a wide, paved pedestrian sidewalk running along the rivers, which makes it a popular hangout for foreigners and locals alike. Especially after sunset, when it cools off.

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Extract from the Official Website of the British Monarchy: "The State Opening of Parliament is the most colourful event of the Parliamentary year. It is also the most important, because it brings together the three elements of the legislature (the House of Commons, the House of Lords and The Queen). The ceremony therefore represents the Crown in Parliament. As Head of State, it is the duty of The Queen formally to open each new session of Parliament. This traditionally takes place in October, November or December each year, but sometimes in a different month if a General Election has taken place as was the case in 2010. Before Her Majesty travels to Parliament from Buckingham Palace, certain traditional precautions are observed. A detachment of The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard searches the cellars of the Houses of Parliament. This tradition dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested whilst preparing to blow up Parliament. Today, the Yeomen of the Guard continue this historic search, in addition to the security checks by police. Another tradition is the 'hostage' MP, a Government whip who is held at Buckingham Palace to guarantee the safe return of the monarch. The custom dates back to centuries when the monarch and Parliament were on less cordial terms. Once these precautions have been taken, The Queen travels from Buckingham Palace in a State coach to the Palace of Westminster, usually accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh. The Imperial State Crown travels in its own carriage, ahead of The Queen, escorted by Members of the Royal Household. On arrival, The Queen puts on the Imperial State Crown and her parliamentary robe ready for the ceremony itself. This takes place in the House of Lords. Some 250 representatives of the House of Commons are summoned by Black Rod, who acts as The Queen's Messenger. By tradition, the door of the House of Commons is slammed in Black Rod's face. It is then reopened to enable Black Rod to convey the Sovereign's summons to the Speaker. This tradition is a reminder of the right of the Commons to exclude everyone but the Sovereign's messengers. No monarch has set foot in the Commons since Charles I entered the Commons and tried to arrest five Members of Parliament in 1642." Extract from the Court Circular dated 25 May 2010: "The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, went in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign's Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Tariro Mundawarara (The Life Guards), and were received at the Sovereign's Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain. Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by The Queen's Guard found by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, under the command of Major James Green, and at the Palace of Westminster by No. 7 Company Coldstream Guards, under the command of Major James Coleby. A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords. Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Neil Cross, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Martin King. The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of The Household Cavalry. Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince's Chamber and The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery. The Queen's Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty. The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Lord Stanley of Bickerstaff, Jack Soames, Andrew Leeming and Arthur Chatto) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household."

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Extract from the Official Website of the British Monarchy: "The State Opening of Parliament is the most colourful event of the Parliamentary year. It is also the most important, because it brings together the three elements of the legislature (the House of Commons, the House of Lords and The Queen). The ceremony therefore represents the Crown in Parliament. As Head of State, it is the duty of The Queen formally to open each new session of Parliament. This traditionally takes place in October, November or December each year, but sometimes in a different month if a General Election has taken place as was the case in 2010. Before Her Majesty travels to Parliament from Buckingham Palace, certain traditional precautions are observed. A detachment of The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard searches the cellars of the Houses of Parliament. This tradition dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested whilst preparing to blow up Parliament. Today, the Yeomen of the Guard continue this historic search, in addition to the security checks by police. Another tradition is the 'hostage' MP, a Government whip who is held at Buckingham Palace to guarantee the safe return of the monarch. The custom dates back to centuries when the monarch and Parliament were on less cordial terms. Once these precautions have been taken, The Queen travels from Buckingham Palace in a State coach to the Palace of Westminster, usually accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh. The Imperial State Crown travels in its own carriage, ahead of The Queen, escorted by Members of the Royal Household. On arrival, The Queen puts on the Imperial State Crown and her parliamentary robe ready for the ceremony itself. This takes place in the House of Lords. Some 250 representatives of the House of Commons are summoned by Black Rod, who acts as The Queen's Messenger. By tradition, the door of the House of Commons is slammed in Black Rod's face. It is then reopened to enable Black Rod to convey the Sovereign's summons to the Speaker. This tradition is a reminder of the right of the Commons to exclude everyone but the Sovereign's messengers. No monarch has set foot in the Commons since Charles I entered the Commons and tried to arrest five Members of Parliament in 1642." Extract from the Court Circular dated 25 May 2010: "The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, went in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign's Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Tariro Mundawarara (The Life Guards), and were received at the Sovereign's Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain. Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by The Queen's Guard found by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, under the command of Major James Green, and at the Palace of Westminster by No. 7 Company Coldstream Guards, under the command of Major James Coleby. A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords. Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Neil Cross, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Martin King. The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of The Household Cavalry. Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince's Chamber and The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery. The Queen's Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty. The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Lord Stanley of Bickerstaff, Jack Soames, Andrew Leeming and Arthur Chatto) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household."

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Extract from the Official Website of the British Monarchy: "The State Opening of Parliament is the most colourful event of the Parliamentary year. It is also the most important, because it brings together the three elements of the legislature (the House of Commons, the House of Lords and The Queen). The ceremony therefore represents the Crown in Parliament. As Head of State, it is the duty of The Queen formally to open each new session of Parliament. This traditionally takes place in October, November or December each year, but sometimes in a different month if a General Election has taken place as was the case in 2010. Before Her Majesty travels to Parliament from Buckingham Palace, certain traditional precautions are observed. A detachment of The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard searches the cellars of the Houses of Parliament. This tradition dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested whilst preparing to blow up Parliament. Today, the Yeomen of the Guard continue this historic search, in addition to the security checks by police. Another tradition is the 'hostage' MP, a Government whip who is held at Buckingham Palace to guarantee the safe return of the monarch. The custom dates back to centuries when the monarch and Parliament were on less cordial terms. Once these precautions have been taken, The Queen travels from Buckingham Palace in a State coach to the Palace of Westminster, usually accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh. The Imperial State Crown travels in its own carriage, ahead of The Queen, escorted by Members of the Royal Household. On arrival, The Queen puts on the Imperial State Crown and her parliamentary robe ready for the ceremony itself. This takes place in the House of Lords. Some 250 representatives of the House of Commons are summoned by Black Rod, who acts as The Queen's Messenger. By tradition, the door of the House of Commons is slammed in Black Rod's face. It is then reopened to enable Black Rod to convey the Sovereign's summons to the Speaker. This tradition is a reminder of the right of the Commons to exclude everyone but the Sovereign's messengers. No monarch has set foot in the Commons since Charles I entered the Commons and tried to arrest five Members of Parliament in 1642." Extract from the Court Circular dated 25 May 2010: "The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, went in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign's Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Tariro Mundawarara (The Life Guards), and were received at the Sovereign's Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain. Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by The Queen's Guard found by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, under the command of Major James Green, and at the Palace of Westminster by No. 7 Company Coldstream Guards, under the command of Major James Coleby. A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords. Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Neil Cross, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Martin King. The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of The Household Cavalry. Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince's Chamber and The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery. The Queen's Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty. The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Lord Stanley of Bickerstaff, Jack Soames, Andrew Leeming and Arthur Chatto) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household."

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Extract from the Official Website of the British Monarchy: "The State Opening of Parliament is the most colourful event of the Parliamentary year. It is also the most important, because it brings together the three elements of the legislature (the House of Commons, the House of Lords and The Queen). The ceremony therefore represents the Crown in Parliament. As Head of State, it is the duty of The Queen formally to open each new session of Parliament. This traditionally takes place in October, November or December each year, but sometimes in a different month if a General Election has taken place as was the case in 2010. Before Her Majesty travels to Parliament from Buckingham Palace, certain traditional precautions are observed. A detachment of The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard searches the cellars of the Houses of Parliament. This tradition dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested whilst preparing to blow up Parliament. Today, the Yeomen of the Guard continue this historic search, in addition to the security checks by police. Another tradition is the 'hostage' MP, a Government whip who is held at Buckingham Palace to guarantee the safe return of the monarch. The custom dates back to centuries when the monarch and Parliament were on less cordial terms. Once these precautions have been taken, The Queen travels from Buckingham Palace in a State coach to the Palace of Westminster, usually accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh. The Imperial State Crown travels in its own carriage, ahead of The Queen, escorted by Members of the Royal Household. On arrival, The Queen puts on the Imperial State Crown and her parliamentary robe ready for the ceremony itself. This takes place in the House of Lords. Some 250 representatives of the House of Commons are summoned by Black Rod, who acts as The Queen's Messenger. By tradition, the door of the House of Commons is slammed in Black Rod's face. It is then reopened to enable Black Rod to convey the Sovereign's summons to the Speaker. This tradition is a reminder of the right of the Commons to exclude everyone but the Sovereign's messengers. No monarch has set foot in the Commons since Charles I entered the Commons and tried to arrest five Members of Parliament in 1642." Extract from the Court Circular dated 25 May 2010: "The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, went in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign's Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Tariro Mundawarara (The Life Guards), and were received at the Sovereign's Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain. Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by The Queen's Guard found by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, under the command of Major James Green, and at the Palace of Westminster by No. 7 Company Coldstream Guards, under the command of Major James Coleby. A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords. Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Neil Cross, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Martin King. The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of The Household Cavalry. Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince's Chamber and The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery. The Queen's Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty. The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Lord Stanley of Bickerstaff, Jack Soames, Andrew Leeming and Arthur Chatto) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household."

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Extract from the Official Website of the British Monarchy: "The State Opening of Parliament is the most colourful event of the Parliamentary year. It is also the most important, because it brings together the three elements of the legislature (the House of Commons, the House of Lords and The Queen). The ceremony therefore represents the Crown in Parliament. As Head of State, it is the duty of The Queen formally to open each new session of Parliament. This traditionally takes place in October, November or December each year, but sometimes in a different month if a General Election has taken place as was the case in 2010. Before Her Majesty travels to Parliament from Buckingham Palace, certain traditional precautions are observed. A detachment of The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard searches the cellars of the Houses of Parliament. This tradition dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested whilst preparing to blow up Parliament. Today, the Yeomen of the Guard continue this historic search, in addition to the security checks by police. Another tradition is the 'hostage' MP, a Government whip who is held at Buckingham Palace to guarantee the safe return of the monarch. The custom dates back to centuries when the monarch and Parliament were on less cordial terms. Once these precautions have been taken, The Queen travels from Buckingham Palace in a State coach to the Palace of Westminster, usually accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh. The Imperial State Crown travels in its own carriage, ahead of The Queen, escorted by Members of the Royal Household. On arrival, The Queen puts on the Imperial State Crown and her parliamentary robe ready for the ceremony itself. This takes place in the House of Lords. Some 250 representatives of the House of Commons are summoned by Black Rod, who acts as The Queen's Messenger. By tradition, the door of the House of Commons is slammed in Black Rod's face. It is then reopened to enable Black Rod to convey the Sovereign's summons to the Speaker. This tradition is a reminder of the right of the Commons to exclude everyone but the Sovereign's messengers. No monarch has set foot in the Commons since Charles I entered the Commons and tried to arrest five Members of Parliament in 1642." Extract from the Court Circular dated 25 May 2010: "The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, went in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign's Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Tariro Mundawarara (The Life Guards), and were received at the Sovereign's Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain. Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by The Queen's Guard found by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, under the command of Major James Green, and at the Palace of Westminster by No. 7 Company Coldstream Guards, under the command of Major James Coleby. A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords. Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Neil Cross, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Martin King. The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of The Household Cavalry. Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince's Chamber and The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery. The Queen's Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty. The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Lord Stanley of Bickerstaff, Jack Soames, Andrew Leeming and Arthur Chatto) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household."

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Extract from the Official Website of the British Monarchy: "The State Opening of Parliament is the most colourful event of the Parliamentary year. It is also the most important, because it brings together the three elements of the legislature (the House of Commons, the House of Lords and The Queen). The ceremony therefore represents the Crown in Parliament. As Head of State, it is the duty of The Queen formally to open each new session of Parliament. This traditionally takes place in October, November or December each year, but sometimes in a different month if a General Election has taken place as was the case in 2010. Before Her Majesty travels to Parliament from Buckingham Palace, certain traditional precautions are observed. A detachment of The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard searches the cellars of the Houses of Parliament. This tradition dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested whilst preparing to blow up Parliament. Today, the Yeomen of the Guard continue this historic search, in addition to the security checks by police. Another tradition is the 'hostage' MP, a Government whip who is held at Buckingham Palace to guarantee the safe return of the monarch. The custom dates back to centuries when the monarch and Parliament were on less cordial terms. Once these precautions have been taken, The Queen travels from Buckingham Palace in a State coach to the Palace of Westminster, usually accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh. The Imperial State Crown travels in its own carriage, ahead of The Queen, escorted by Members of the Royal Household. On arrival, The Queen puts on the Imperial State Crown and her parliamentary robe ready for the ceremony itself. This takes place in the House of Lords. Some 250 representatives of the House of Commons are summoned by Black Rod, who acts as The Queen's Messenger. By tradition, the door of the House of Commons is slammed in Black Rod's face. It is then reopened to enable Black Rod to convey the Sovereign's summons to the Speaker. This tradition is a reminder of the right of the Commons to exclude everyone but the Sovereign's messengers. No monarch has set foot in the Commons since Charles I entered the Commons and tried to arrest five Members of Parliament in 1642." Extract from the Court Circular dated 25 May 2010: "The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, went in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign's Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Tariro Mundawarara (The Life Guards), and were received at the Sovereign's Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain. Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by The Queen's Guard found by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, under the command of Major James Green, and at the Palace of Westminster by No. 7 Company Coldstream Guards, under the command of Major James Coleby. A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords. Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Neil Cross, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Martin King. The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of The Household Cavalry. Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince's Chamber and The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery. The Queen's Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty. The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Lord Stanley of Bickerstaff, Jack Soames, Andrew Leeming and Arthur Chatto) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household."

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Extract from the Official Website of the British Monarchy: "The State Opening of Parliament is the most colourful event of the Parliamentary year. It is also the most important, because it brings together the three elements of the legislature (the House of Commons, the House of Lords and The Queen). The ceremony therefore represents the Crown in Parliament. As Head of State, it is the duty of The Queen formally to open each new session of Parliament. This traditionally takes place in October, November or December each year, but sometimes in a different month if a General Election has taken place as was the case in 2010. Before Her Majesty travels to Parliament from Buckingham Palace, certain traditional precautions are observed. A detachment of The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard searches the cellars of the Houses of Parliament. This tradition dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested whilst preparing to blow up Parliament. Today, the Yeomen of the Guard continue this historic search, in addition to the security checks by police. Another tradition is the 'hostage' MP, a Government whip who is held at Buckingham Palace to guarantee the safe return of the monarch. The custom dates back to centuries when the monarch and Parliament were on less cordial terms. Once these precautions have been taken, The Queen travels from Buckingham Palace in a State coach to the Palace of Westminster, usually accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh. The Imperial State Crown travels in its own carriage, ahead of The Queen, escorted by Members of the Royal Household. On arrival, The Queen puts on the Imperial State Crown and her parliamentary robe ready for the ceremony itself. This takes place in the House of Lords. Some 250 representatives of the House of Commons are summoned by Black Rod, who acts as The Queen's Messenger. By tradition, the door of the House of Commons is slammed in Black Rod's face. It is then reopened to enable Black Rod to convey the Sovereign's summons to the Speaker. This tradition is a reminder of the right of the Commons to exclude everyone but the Sovereign's messengers. No monarch has set foot in the Commons since Charles I entered the Commons and tried to arrest five Members of Parliament in 1642." Extract from the Court Circular dated 25 May 2010: "The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, went in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign's Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Tariro Mundawarara (The Life Guards), and were received at the Sovereign's Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain. Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by The Queen's Guard found by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, under the command of Major James Green, and at the Palace of Westminster by No. 7 Company Coldstream Guards, under the command of Major James Coleby. A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords. Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Neil Cross, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Martin King. The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of The Household Cavalry. Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince's Chamber and The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery. The Queen's Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty. The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Lord Stanley of Bickerstaff, Jack Soames, Andrew Leeming and Arthur Chatto) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household."

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Extract from the Official Website of the British Monarchy: "The State Opening of Parliament is the most colourful event of the Parliamentary year. It is also the most important, because it brings together the three elements of the legislature (the House of Commons, the House of Lords and The Queen). The ceremony therefore represents the Crown in Parliament. As Head of State, it is the duty of The Queen formally to open each new session of Parliament. This traditionally takes place in October, November or December each year, but sometimes in a different month if a General Election has taken place as was the case in 2010. Before Her Majesty travels to Parliament from Buckingham Palace, certain traditional precautions are observed. A detachment of The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard searches the cellars of the Houses of Parliament. This tradition dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested whilst preparing to blow up Parliament. Today, the Yeomen of the Guard continue this historic search, in addition to the security checks by police. Another tradition is the 'hostage' MP, a Government whip who is held at Buckingham Palace to guarantee the safe return of the monarch. The custom dates back to centuries when the monarch and Parliament were on less cordial terms. Once these precautions have been taken, The Queen travels from Buckingham Palace in a State coach to the Palace of Westminster, usually accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh. The Imperial State Crown travels in its own carriage, ahead of The Queen, escorted by Members of the Royal Household. On arrival, The Queen puts on the Imperial State Crown and her parliamentary robe ready for the ceremony itself. This takes place in the House of Lords. Some 250 representatives of the House of Commons are summoned by Black Rod, who acts as The Queen's Messenger. By tradition, the door of the House of Commons is slammed in Black Rod's face. It is then reopened to enable Black Rod to convey the Sovereign's summons to the Speaker. This tradition is a reminder of the right of the Commons to exclude everyone but the Sovereign's messengers. No monarch has set foot in the Commons since Charles I entered the Commons and tried to arrest five Members of Parliament in 1642." Extract from the Court Circular dated 25 May 2010: "The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, went in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign's Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Tariro Mundawarara (The Life Guards), and were received at the Sovereign's Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain. Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by The Queen's Guard found by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, under the command of Major James Green, and at the Palace of Westminster by No. 7 Company Coldstream Guards, under the command of Major James Coleby. A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords. Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Neil Cross, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Martin King. The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of The Household Cavalry. Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince's Chamber and The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery. The Queen's Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty. The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Lord Stanley of Bickerstaff, Jack Soames, Andrew Leeming and Arthur Chatto) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household."

A couple from yesterdays music session at the Babbity Bowster, Blackfriars Street, Glasgow, starting off with just five and building to about thirty musicians 🎼 by later in the evening. A great sound and a lovely atmosphere 😀 I took these with a newly purchased Leica D-Lux 3, a lovely little digital compact from 2006, made in association with Panasonic, only a 10 megapixel sensor but it has a very useful 28 to 112 optical zoom, shoots in raw and the pictures are beautifully sharp, even up to A3 📷 #babbitybowster #babbity #musicsession #folkmusic #traditionalmusic #music #pubsession #musicsession #scottishmusic #glasgow #glasgowcity #merchantcityglasgow #glasgowphotographer #leica #leicaphotography #leicadlux3 #digitalcompactcamera