Queen Attends The Third Session Of Scottish Parliament

EDINBURGH - JUNE 30 : Queen Elizabeth II and Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond watch the Riding procession go past at the opening of the third session of the Scottish Parliament on June 30, 2007 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Alex Salmond, Scotland's first minister, has reaffirmed his commitment to independence and Queen Elizabeth II paid tribute to the 'pioneering spirit' of the Scottish in her parliamentary address. She is wearing a hat by Philip Somerville. (Photo by Wattie Cheung/Getty Images)