Prince Charles has been placed ‘on stand-by’ for the state opening of Parliament, and he may even read the Queen’s Speech himself if his mother is too unwell, according to The Metro. The annual event, which takes place in May, typically sees the Queen address MPs and Lords at the start of the Parliamentary year.
Sitting on the throne in the upper chamber, the 95-year-old monarch reads a speech written by the Government, which lists legislation set to be introduced in the upcoming session.
