| Parliament, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey |
| London, England |
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| Britain's Houses of Parliament photographed from across the Thames. The House of Commons and the House of Lords both meet here. Only the House of Commons is elected by popular vote and has actual governmental authority. The Prime Minister, leader of the majority party in the House of Commons, is Britain's head of government. Insulting debate in the House of Commons, complete with interruptions and heckling, would shock most Americans. |
| Big Ben, actually just the clock, has become a symbol of both London and Britain that includes the clock tower, which is attached to Parliament. |
| Westminster Abbey is where nearly every British King or Queen has been crowned. The pagentry of royal weddings and funerals also take place here, along with the coronations. Monarchs, the famous, and the elite have tombs and monuments throughout the church. Photography of the interior is prohibited. |
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