Queen opening Fifth Welsh Assembly

The Queen visited the Senedd in Cardiff yesterday, 7 June, to open the Fifth Welsh Assembly.

I took my trusty OM-2N along and to take some photos. I usually find at this kind of event the people watching make the most interesting subjects, rather than the actual event itself.

21 gun salute for the Queen - actually 3 guns firing 7 times each
21 gun salute for the Queen – actually 3 guns firing 7 times each
Not often you see armoured trucks parked in the Bay
Not often you see armoured trucks parked in the Bay
This was how many people viewed the events, with mobile phones held above heads
This was how many people viewed the events, with mobile phones held above heads
Not quite sure what the pick axe is for!
Not quite sure what the pick axe is for!
The man with the golden axe
The man with the golden axe
We're all mad here
We’re all mad here
Think she might be a Royal supporter
Think she might be a Royal supporter
Welsh Guards presenting arms
Welsh Guards presenting arms
A ballet of guardsmen
A ballet of guardsmen
Sharpshooter
Sharpshooter
Interesting read. Close to the Senedd is a sculpture installation commemorating Welsh soldiers who died at the Somme. So this seemed quite appropriate.
Interesting read. Close to the Senedd is a sculpture installation commemorating Welsh soldiers who died at the Somme. So this seemed quite appropriate.

All photos taken on Ilford XP2 and developed in Rodinal 1:100.