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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Benjamin Lynch

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

Keen eyes are turned towards Westminster today, May 10, as Parliament observes the State Opening of Parliament.

The Queen will not be in attendance for the first time in 59 years due to "episodic mobility" problems and Prince Charles and Prince William will attend in her place. The Queen's Speech will instead be read by Prince Charles.

The important ceremony is a tradition full of the kind of pomp and glitz that comes with important Royal occasions, and Charles will wear his Admiral of the Fleet uniform.

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