This is the best picture I can find of the two ladies in waiting.
The State opening was traditionally attended by the Mistress of the Robes and the two most senior ladies in waiting (usually two Ladies of the bedchamber, who are always peeresses). It has now been reduced by one, and the Duchess of Grafton (Mistress of the Robes) has not attended for some time (might be due to her age).
The one to the left is Lady Susan Hussey, who has often accompanied the Queen. I do not recognize the lady to the right. It does not appear to be the Countess of Ogilvy or Diana, Lady Farnham, who have often attended. Is it perhaps the Lady Elton?
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