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A beautiful day in Paris as the Royal procession makes its’ way to Parliament for the official state opening of Parliament, Dated 4th of February.

The royal family attends and members of parliament gather in the National Assembly hall where the Emperor speaks as Head of State & Government. He officially opens parliament and deputizes the Speaker of the House to perform his/her duties for the coming year.

The Emperor is dressed in full Regalia and Imperial State Crown. All members of the family attend. After opening the procession leads to the Ellysees Palace where the Emperor confirms his cabinet for the coming year.

A banquet is held at the Palace of Versailles the same evening for all the members of Parliament and government.