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Tuesday, 30 April, 2002, 12:04 GMT 13:04 UK

In pictures: Queen's personal speech


The Queen has made a personally written speech to both Houses of Parliament, to mark her Golden Jubilee year.

She addressed MPs and peers in Westminster Hall - where her mother had lain in state only a few weeks ago.

Westminster Hall before the Queen arrived

Mace

Trumpeters of the Royal Cavalry sounded a fanfare as the Queen entered the hall

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh walk down the red carpet in Westminster Hall

Queen's speech

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