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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves The Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament in London 20 June 2001. In the Queen's speech a "radical" agenda to reform schools, hospitals and the criminal justice system was promised. Later in the day politicians will re-assemble in the House of Commons. (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM:  Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves The Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament in London 20 June 2001. In the Queen's speech a "radical" agenda to reform schools, hospitals and the criminal justice system was promised. Later in the day politicians will  re-assemble in the House of Commons. (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)