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Queen Camilla's 'emotional support and reassurance' from King Charles during State Opening of Parliament amid protests

Queen Camilla's 'emotional support and reassurance' from her husband during a recent engagement has been unveiled by a body language expert

Woman & Home · Nov 8, 2023

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

Watch live: King Charles travels in procession to State Opening of Parliament ahead of speech

Watch live as King Charles travels in procession to the State Opening of Parliament ahead of his speech on Tuesday (7 November).

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

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Charles embraces royal fanfare for first State Opening of Parliament as King

He will travel in a carriage and wear the Imperial State Crown, while Camilla, in the famous Diamond Diadem, will reuse her coronation dress.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

Omid Djalili's awkward joke to Queen about missing State Opening on Parliament raises eyebrows

The Queen beamed throughout the Gallop Through History event at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, and she was even amused by a rather cheeky joke from host Omid Djalili

Daily Mirror · May 15, 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

What the papers say – May 11

‘I hope I did you proud, Mummy’ says one of the papers that covered Charles’ State Opening of Parliament.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

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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

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

A missing Queen, a removed throne and an almost-king Charles gazing on the crown

The State Opening of Parliament was familiar but different, with the Queen absent for the first time in nearly 60 years.

The Independent UK · 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

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The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

In Pictures: Charles takes centre stage at Queen’s Speech

The Prince of Wales stood in for the Queen as the 96-year-old monarch reluctantly pulled out of the major ceremonial occasion.

Chronicle Live · May 10, 2022

Piers Morgan issues concern after the Queen pulls out of speech to parliament

The State Opening of Parliament took place on Tuesday

Chronicle Live · May 10, 2022

Prince Charles is now 'de facto Prince Regent' with State opening of Parliament

He is stepping up is royal responsibilities as the Queen misses the opening of Parliament

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

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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

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

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

State Opening of Parliament will feature fewer troops but maintain military pomp

Some elements of the day have not changed and when Charles, Camilla and William reach parliament, a 41-gun salute will be fired.

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.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Charles first witnessed pomp of State Opening of Parliament as a toddler

The Prince of Wales is opening Parliament on behalf of the monarch and reading the Queen’s Speech for the first time.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

New measures to ‘dynamise’ the economy in Queen’s Speech, says Government

The Prince of Wales will read the Queen’s Speech for the first time as the monarch misses the State Opening of Parliament.

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

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