The Latest Breaking News from State Opening

Charles to read Queen’s Speech for first time as monarch misses State Opening

The Queen, who is facing ‘episodic mobility problems’, has not been absent from the ceremonial occasion for nearly 60 years.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Charles likely to be ‘honoured’ to read Queen’s Speech at parliament opening

The Duke of Cambridge, also a future monarch, will attend the State Opening, the first time William has done so.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Queen pulls out of State Opening of Parliament due to ongoing mobility issues

A spokesperson from Buckingham Palace said that Her Majesty is having ongoing "episodic mobility" issues and will not attend the ceremony on May 10 to usher in the new Parliamentary year.

Daily Record · May 9, 2022

Queen won't be at State Opening of Parliament after talks with doctors

'The Queen continues to experience episodic mobility problems'

Wales Online · May 9, 2022

What time is Queen's Speech 2022 today? How to watch State Opening of Parliament

The Queen will not be in attendance in Parliament on May 10 to deliver the Queen's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament. Her Majesty has suffered from mobility issues recently and Prince Charles will step in

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2022

Queen is still planning to attend State Opening of Parliament despite mobility issues

The 96-year-old Queen will make a final decision tomorrow morning on whether to go to the State Opening of Parliament - an event she has only missed twice in her 70-year reign

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2022

Who reads the Queen's Speech if she is unable to attend State Opening of Parliament

The speech will set out the UK government's agenda for the next parliamentary session

Wales Online · Apr 28, 2022

Queen's speech at State Opening of Parliament could be read by Charles if she's too ill

Plans have been drawn up for Prince Charles to read the Queen's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament in May if the 95-year-old monarch is too unwell.

Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2022

Queen's Speech 2022 - When is the State Opening of Parliament and what does it mean?

The ceremony marks the start of a new parliamentary session and is full of tradition

Manchester Evening News · Mar 24, 2022