Britain's Queen Elizabeth makes her way from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster by horse carriage to preside over the Opening of Parliament on Wednesday.<br/> <br />But before she makes her address, the queen's representative at Westminster, Black Rod, summons the Members of Parliament from the House of Commons.<br/> <br />This is done by knocking on the door three times with his rod after it is slammed in his face, symbolizing historic resistance to the Crown.<br/> <br />Later, the monarch reads out the Queen's Speech in the House of Lords, which outlines the government's plans for the coming year.<br/> <br />One of the key messages for this year's parliament is tougher immigration laws that make it easier to deport criminals and curb illegal immigration.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) QUEEN ELIZABETH SAYING:<br/> <br />"My government will bring foward a bill that further reforms Britain's immigration system. The bill will ensure that this country attracts people that contribute and deters those will
