The three symbols of sovereign power, the Imperial State Crown, the Sword of State and the Cap, travel in Queen Alexandra's state coach back along the Mall in London on June 4, 2014 after being used during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London. The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and the Queen's Speech sets out the governments agenda for the coming session. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images)
