Today the Queen went to Westminster to make her second speech in just three months - but it was a very, very different occasion to the last State Opening of Parliament.
Back in October the Monarch delivered the Tories' words during a ceremony filled with royal pomp and extravagance, wearing a tiara and a formal gown and robe.
However today was a much quieter and relaxed event, with the Queen opting to wear a green dress, coat and hat instead of the traditional outfit.
The procession itself was also reduced and cars were used instead of horse-drawn carriages. Prince Charles wore a suit instead of his service uniform.
Many fans were disappointed to not see the full royal display, but the decision was made after an extraordinary few months of British politics.
According to the website, the "unique circumstances" surrounding the election were part of the reason, combined with the fact it's happening just a week before Christmas.
It's not the first time in recent years we've seen this kind of ceremony, and the 2017 State Opening following a similar approach.
Under Thersea May, the Queen's Speech was scheduled for just a few days after Trooping the Colour - the Monarch's official birthday celebrations.
Both of these events obviously involve a lot of planning and organisation, so the decision was made to make it a quieter affair.
It was the first time since 1974 she'd done the speech in "day dress".
In October's opening the Queen broke a key tradition she has followed since taking the throne in 1952 - not wearing the Imperial State Crown.
Instead, she placed the heavy and priceless crown on a table next to her instead.
The Imperial State Crown was originally made for King George VI's coronation in 1937.
The design was based on the crown worn by Queen Victoria in 1838, featuring a number of priceless gemstones including the Second Star of Africa, the Black Prince's Ruby, the Stuart Sapphire and St Edward's Sapphire.
In total there are 2,868 diamonds in silver mounts, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 269 pearls.
However it is very, very heavy - so it's hardly surprising that at 93 the Queen decided it might be time to swap to a lighter alternative.
Instead she wore the George IV diadem, a smaller and lighter diamond crown.
The Queen first wore the piece on the way to her coronation in 1953, before it was replaced by the Imperial State Crown during the service.
It dates back to 1820 and features roses, shamrocks and thistles with 1,333 diamonds and 169 pearls.
