The Queen comes to Cardiff
The Queen opened the Senedd for its fourth session on Tuesday morning. Here's how the events unfolded in Cardiff Bay, as seen through the lens of social media.
- The Queen officially opened the fourth session of the National Assembly for Wales on Tuesday morning in Cardiff Bay. With pomp and fanfare, the Royals -- including the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall -- arrived at the Senedd to a small but exuberant crowd.
- Read the full transcript of the Queen's speech.
Some politicians applauded the Queen's visit to the Senedd-- her first since 2007.
...while others boycotted the Royals in favour of their republican beliefs.
Some republicans even created an event -- Cardiff Bay Republican Day -- to counter the Queen's visit.
Other politicians were on a break...
- The weather was off to a wet start.
- Then, the sun came out in Cardiff Bay.
