Prince Charles and his son Prince William took the place of the Queen by attending the State Opening of Parliament today in her place.
The royal pair were at the opening Parliament on the Queen’s behalf in a historic, unprecedented move, which also saw Charles read the Queen’s Speech and said the Government’s priority is to “strengthen the economy and help ease the cost of living".
Last night the monarch, 96, reluctantly pulled out of the major ceremonial occasion – nearly 60 years after she last missed it – following advice from her royal doctors as she continues to experience “episodic mobility problems”.
