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Why Prince William and Kate Middleton aren’t at King Charles’ first State Opening of Parliament

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended State Opening on 7 November, marking first time since their coronation

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

King’s Speech 2023: Charles and Black Rod’s roles in the State Opening of Parliament explained

The event marks Charles’s first time delivering the opening speech as monarch

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

Who is Black Rod and what is their role at the State Opening of Parliament?

THE ceremonial State Opening of Parliament is replete with eye-wateringly expensive and occasionally bemusing pageantry.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2023

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King’s Speech 2023: Charles and Black Rod’s roles in the State Opening of Parliament explained

The event marks Charles’s first time delivering the opening speech as monarch

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

Who is organising the Queen's funeral - powerful duke worth over £100million

The Earl Marshal is not only responsible for arranging the State Opening of Parliament, but he is also responsible for organising the funerals of all sovereigns - this will be a task he's performing for the first time

Daily Mirror · Sep 9, 2022

Relaxed Queen is all smiles as she attends Royal Windsor Horse Show

Looking relaxed and laughing, the head of state watched entrants in the parade ring as she chatted to officials

Evening Standard · May 13, 2022

Prince Charles’s plans to modernise the monarchy - and key royals he’ll kick out

Prince Charles stepped in for the Queen at the State Opening of Parliament and read the speech for the first time ever, prompting some to look at the future of the monarchy - and here we take a look at what it might look like

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2022

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'Regretful' Prince William was 'invisible man' at State Opening of Parliament, expert claims

William was at the important state event alongside his father Prince Charles and his stepmother, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.

Daily Record · May 11, 2022

Prince William cuts a 'sad and regretful' figure at State Opening of Parliament

The Duke of Cambridge attended the important ceremony after the Queen reluctantly pulled out on the advice of royal doctors due to her continued mobility problems.

Edinburgh Live · May 11, 2022

Queen 'proud' of Charles and William stepping in but 'very much' in charge, sources say

Queen Elizabeth is "very proud" of the role that Charles and William played in her absence from the State Opening of Parliament but she is still "very much" in charge, royal sources have said

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2022

Prince Charles's moan to Camilla at State Opening of Parliament revealed by lip reader

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla were both at the State Opening of Parliament today with Charles stepping in for the Queen - and according to a lip reader the heir to the throne could be see complaining to his wife

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

Camilla's 'anxiety signal' led to Charles's nerves during Queen's Speech, says expert

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, was at the side of her husband Prince Charles as he stepped in for the Queen at the State Opening of Parliament today - and body language expert Judi James noticed her signs of anxiety

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

What's wrong with the Queen explained as episodic mobility problems cause State Opening cancellation

The Queen missed the State Opening of Parliament today due to health problems.

Daily Record · May 10, 2022

Historic State Opening of Parliament sees Charles deliver Queen’s Speech

The last time the Queen missed the State Opening of Parliament was in 1959 and 1963, when she was pregnant with Prince Andrew and then Prince Edward.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

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Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

Prince Charles showed 'undeniable nerves' at State Opening of Parliament, says expert

Prince Charles stepped in for the Queen to deliver her speech at the State Opening of Parliament for the very first time today - and according to a body language expert, he showed obvious signs of nerves

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

Queen preparing William for kingship amid Sussex drama as she trusts him, says expert

Prince William today attended the State Opening of Parliament for the first time alongside his father Prince Charles - and the Mirror's royal editor Russell Myers says it shows William is being prepared for kingship

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

Queen's Speech in full - how 38 Bills at State Opening of Parliament affect you

Prince Charles today unveiled the Queen’s Speech in place of his mother - but the text is all Boris Johnson’s, with a crackdown on protests and Brexit ‘opportunities’ - while employment rights, trophy hunting laws and the cost-of-living crisis are all snubbed

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

State Opening of Parliament: What happens to the Crown Jewels after they've been used?

The State Opening of Parliament is one of the important events that the Crown Jewels are used for, but the use of the jewels is not a simple process. Here’s how they are transported, cleaned and protected

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Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

What are episodic mobility problems as Queen pulls out of State Opening over her health

The Queen didn't attend the annual State Opening of Parliament this year. As a statement from Buckingham Palace mentions the Queen’s health concerns, we take a look at what episodic mobility problems are

Evening Standard · May 10, 2022

Why is the Queen missing the State Opening of Parliament and what are episodic mobility problems?

The Queen will miss the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in 59 years.

Evening Standard · May 10, 2022

State Opening of Parliament: When was the Queen last seen in public and which events has she missed?

The Queen will miss the State Opening of Parliament today for only the third time in her 70-year reign due to mobility issues.

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

Why has throne been left empty in Parliament as Prince Charles takes Queen's place

The Queen's throne will be empty at this year's State Opening of Parliament. Her Majesty will not be in attendance at the important event due to her ongoing health-related issues

Manchester Evening News · May 10, 2022

When and what time is the Queen's speech and what's expected from today's State Opening of Parliament

The government will be setting out a raft of laws focused on issues such as Brexit, education and levelling up in the Queen's Speech this morning

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

Piers Morgan voices his concern as the Queen pulls out of State Opening speech

Piers Morgan took to Twitter to share his concern after the latest announcement stating the Queen won't be at the State Opening of Parliament

Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022

Queen Elizabeth to ‘reluctantly’ miss State Opening of Parliament due to ‘mobility problems’

Queen Elizabeth II won’t attend the State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday for the first time in nearly 60 years, and has tapped Prince Charles to handle her speech.

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