Queen Opens Dutch Parliament With royal pomp the Queen and her three daughters ride to the Hall of the Knights to open the States-General, the Parliament of The Netherlands. Queen in Royal Gold Coach. Crowd, few people holding umbrellas. Queen and royal daughters ride in open carriage, escorted by guards. Ext building that looks like church. Interior of parliament, members seated. Queen seated on throne, giving speech (no nat sound). Daughters seated beside her. Parliament members rise to their feet, and give three cheers to the Queen.