Editorial photo #13699973 Human Interest

State Opening Of Parliament In London

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 13, 2026: The coach carrying the Imperial State Crown and the Great Sword of State travels along Whitehall to the Houses of Parliament for the State Opening of Parliament in London, United Kingdom on May 13, 2026. The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and is the only regular event when the three elements of the legislature meet in one place – the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. (Photo by WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13699973
Date taken: 13 May 2026
Location: —
Photographer: WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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British Royalty England Great Britain London Royal Family Royal Procession Royalregalia State Opening of Parliament UK United Kingdom Westminster ceremonial monarchy May 13 2026 Imperial State Crown Great Sword of State Whitehall Houses of Parliament parliamentary year Sovereign House of Lords House of Commons legislature coach WIktor Szymanowicz NurPhoto