Normally Queen Elizabeth II wears her crown upon her head, but this year’s Queen Speech was a more casual affair.
The Queen ditched her crown and carriage for a “day dress” and car, but it was the Queen’s choice of hat that sparked an online debate.
While the Queen read out eight bills the UK government will pass to remove Britain from the EU, her blue dress and hat drew attention for closely resembling the EU flag. But was she trying to put her position on the record?
The Queen at her Queen's speech in 2016, and this year. Source: AAP
Commentators had thought the Queen had been in favour of Brexit.
The crown was still very much a part of proceedings, travelling in its own car to Parliament from the Tower of London.
It was carried into the ceremony by an officer of state and placed on a stand in front of the Queen. The Sword of State and Cap of Maintenance were also carried.
The Queen then rushed off to the Royal Ascot Races where she changed into a yellow dress, this time there was no hint of blue.
Why be on the top of someone's head when you can have your own car Source: AAP
The Queen with the Duchess of Cornwall at the Ascot Racecourse. Source: AAP
-With AFP
