Flower powerpublished at 11:30 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
Students Aine-Zelie St Lyon and Nathalia Ferreira have brought flowers for the Queen to the Senedd
Summary
Tuesday 7 June 2016
The Queen officially opens the fifth National Assembly for Wales
Her Majesty praises AMs for establishing a reputation as a "strong, accessible and forward-looking legislature"
Music and poetry is performed as a celebration of Welsh culture
Children from schools and youth groups gather to meet the royal party
Presiding Officer Elin Jones thanks the Queen for her "dedicated service for more than six decades"
Flower powerpublished at 11:30 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
Staying awaypublished at 11:30 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
Bethan Jenkins, Plaid Cymru AM for South Wales West, is refusing to attend the royal opening despite a party request that all its AMs be present. She also missed the event in 2011.
Quote MessageI will not be attending the royal opening of the National Assembly for Wales as I have a full day of constituency work. As a committed republican, my first duty is always to my constituents, whose issues cannot be put off for what is ultimately a ceremonial event. The National Assembly is here to serve the people of Wales and that is what I shall be doing.
Bethan Jenkins, Plaid Cymru AM
Ready to salutepublished at 11:25 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
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End of twitter post'Really important we play our part'published at 11:24 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
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End of twitter postShowcasing talentpublished at 11:24 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
The assembly's presiding officer hails the royal opening as a celebration of Wales
Quote MessageIt is important that the National Assembly for Wales is cemented as a focal point for Welsh civic, political and cultural life. That is why the official opening of the Assembly is such an important part of Welsh life. It is the state-opening of Wales’s parliament and that’s why we need to ensure that the occasion itself reflects that importance. It is also an opportunity for us to showcase and celebrate the talent that we have here in Wales, as we mark the beginning of the Fifth Assembly.
Elin Jones, Presiding Officer
Music for Her Majestypublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
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End of twitter postStanding readypublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
Practice makes perfect - soldiers from The Queen's Dragoon Guards, with the Band of The Royal Armoured Corps, have been getting their preparations in ahead of today's big event.
Fine voicepublished at 11:15 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
The National Youth Choir of Wales have a final practice in the Senedd chamber before their big performance.
Image source, National Assembly for Wales'I'm named after Queen Victoria'published at 11:14 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
Visiting American Victoria Lofton said: "I love all things British. I'm named after Queen Victoria actually and this is a really exciting day for us."
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End of twitter postMace in placepublished at 11:13 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
During the ceremony the Mace will be carried into the Senedd chamber, and placed in its sconce to signify the opening of the new assembly.
Image source, National Assembly for WalesDedication to the causepublished at 11:10 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
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End of twitter postGetting the best spotspublished at 11:08 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
The crowds are gathering outside the Senedd as everyone waits for the Queen's arrival.
Security checkspublished at 11:07 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
Police officers have carried out thorough searches around the Senedd this morning.
Cardiff's Royal visitpublished at 11:02 British Summer Time 7 June 2016
Good morning and welcome to BBC Wales' live coverage of the Queen's visit to Cardiff to open the fifth Welsh Assembly.
The Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are also due to attend the royal opening.
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