The Queen has pulled out of an appearance at the State Opening of Parliament tomorrow (May 10), it has been announced. The news was confirmed by Buckingham Palace, who said the Monarch will not attend the event for the first time in almost six decades, as she continues to experience 'mobility problems'.
On Monday, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: "The Queen continues to experience episodic mobility problems, and in consultation with her doctors has reluctantly decided that she will not attend the State Opening of Parliament tomorrow.
"At Her Majesty’s request, and with the agreement of the relevant authorities, The Prince of Wales will read The Queen’s speech on Her Majesty’s behalf, with The Duke of Cambridge also in attendance."
