The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were met by Presiding Officer Dafydd Elis Thomas and First Minister Rhodri Morgan
It is the third offical opening of an assembly session that the Queen has attended
Bands and a 21-gun salute from HMS Exeter welcomed the Royal Family
Traditions associated with parliamentary state openings were incorporated into proceedings
Lord Elis Thomas welcomed the Royal Family to the Senedd debating chamber
The Queen addressed the assembly members who were all elected last month
The Queen was presented with flowers after the ceremony
Crowds had gathered outside the Senedd building for a glimpse of the Royal Family
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall met people on the steps of the Senedd
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are now starting their annual tour of Wales
After leaving the Senedd, the Queen travelled to the National Museum in Cardiff
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