LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Cleaning staff prepare the Sovereign's Entrance at the Houses of Parliament, ahead of the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II for the State Opening of Parliament, on May 09, 2012 ... more 

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Cleaning staff prepare the Sovereign's Entrance at the Houses of Parliament, ahead of the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II for the State Opening of Parliament, on May 09, 2012 in London, England. Despite opposition from Conservative MPS, the Queen is expected to use her speech to push forward reforms in the House of Lords. Plans to split up banks and change rules on executive pay are also due to be addressed by the government. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images) less