Prince Charles

Britain's heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles and Prince William took center stage at the opening of parliament on Tuesday, replacing the 96-year-old Queen ...

" scandal continues to haunt Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Leader of the opposition, Keir Starmer, said on Monday that if he is fined by police -- who are investigating whether or not he broke Covid rules at an election campaigning event -- he will resign. When he arrived and sat on the throne there was audible surprise among those watching in person. Prior to the event taking place there was a mixture of confusion among those sitting in the Chamber of the House of Lords as to whether or not Charles would sit beside a ceremonial throne or stand in front of it.

Last night, Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen would not attend on her doctors' advice, due to 'episodic mobility issues'.

However, ‘episodic’ means that they do not affect her all the time, suggesting she has good and bad periods. Special arrangements had to be made to allow Prince Charles to stand in for her today, the first time in almost 60 years that she has not carried out the role. The only other times that the Queen has not opened Parliament were in 1959 and 1963, when she was pregnant with Prince Andrew and then Prince Edward, when her speech was read by the Lord Chancellor. ‘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.’ The Palace said in a statement yesterday: ‘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. Prince Charles took on the role of the Head of State today as he read the Queen’s Speech in his mother’s place.

In a highly symbolic and historic moment for the British monarchy, the Prince of Wales will take on his closest role yet to that of king and will address ...

In these challenging times, Her Majesty's Government will play a leading role in defending democracy and freedom across the world, including continuing to support the people of Ukraine. Measures will also be published to create new competition rules for digital markets and the largest digital firms. He is due in Manchester later today with Kate to attend the official opening of the Manchester Arena attack memorial. Traditions surrounding State Opening and the delivery of a speech by the monarch can be traced back as far as the 16th century. Members of the House of Commons then follow Black Rod and the Commons Speaker to the Lords chamber, standing at the opposite end to the Throne, known as the Bar of the House, to listen to the speech. The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and the Queen's Speech sets out the government's agenda for the coming session, outlining proposed policies and legislation. 'Legislation will unlock the potential of new technologies to promote sustainable and efficient farming and food production. 'My Government will establish the UK Infrastructure Bank in legislation, with objectives to support economic growth and the delivery of net zero. 'My ministers will publish draft legislation to reform the Mental Health Act. 'My Government will continue to seize the opportunities of the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union, to support economic growth. 'My Government will level up opportunity in all parts of the country and support more people into work. Today was a highly symbolic and historic moment for the British monarchy where the Prince of Wales took on his closest role yet to that of king. Today she will miss it for the first time in 59 years as Prince Charles takes on more of her responsibilities

The Queen, 96, pulled out of the ceremonial occasion – when she reads out the Government's legislative programme for the forthcoming parliamentary session – as ...

Delivering the Queen’s Speech he promised that in the “challenging times” the Government would continue to support the people of Ukraine. “Her Majesty’s ministers will support the Bank of England to return inflation to its target.” “My Government will level up opportunity in all parts of the country and support more people into work,” he said.

The Prince of Wales stepped in for the State Opening of Parliament after the Queen was forced to pull out due to mobility issues.

“My Government will ensure the constitution is defended. “My ministers will bring forward an Energy Bill to deliver the transition to cheaper, cleaner, and more secure energy. It will continue to invest in our gallant Armed Forces. Regulations on businesses will be repealed and reformed. “My lords and members of the House of Commons, other measures will be laid before you. “My Government will introduce legislation to improve the regulation of social housing to strengthen the rights of tenants and ensure better quality, safer homes. “My Government will protect the integrity of the United Kingdom’s borders and ensure the safety of its people. “Measures will be introduced to support the security services and help them protect the United Kingdom. “Legislation will be introduced to ensure the police have the powers to make the streets safer. “My Government will continue to seize the opportunities of the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, to support economic growth. “My ministers will support the Bank of England to return inflation to its target. “My ministers will continue to support the police to make the streets safer and fund the National Health Service to reduce the Covid backlogs.

The Queen, 96, pulled out of the ceremonial occasion – when she reads out the Government's legislative programme for the forthcoming parliamentary session – as ...

Delivering the Queen’s Speech he promised that in the “challenging times” the Government would continue to support the people of Ukraine. “Her Majesty’s ministers will support the Bank of England to return inflation to its target.” “My Government will level up opportunity in all parts of the country and support more people into work,” he said.

Britain's Conservative government laid out its plans for the next year at the state opening of Parliament in a speech given by Prince Charles, ...

The state opening ceremony itself is a spectacular pageant steeped in the two sides of Britain’s constitutional monarchy: royal pomp and political power. This year, Charles travelled to Parliament by car, rather than carriage, and did not wear the crown, which got its own seat. But other symbolic elements were present, including scarlet-clad Yeomen of the Guard and an official known as Black Rod who summoned lawmakers from the House of Commons to the House of Lords. But there was no specific new relief for soaring grocery and energy bills. Johnson has apologized but denies knowingly breaking the rules. The 96-year-old monarch pulled out of reading the Queen’s Speech at the ceremonial State Opening of Parliament because of what Buckingham Palace calls “episodic mobility issues.” Her son and heir, Prince Charles, stood in, rattling through a short speech laying out 38 bills the government plans to pass.

The Prince of Wales wore a military uniform and sported nine medals in Parliament - leading many to wonder if he had ever served in the armed forces.

- Diamond Jubilee Medal - Golden Jubilee Medal - Silver Jubilee Medal

Taking the place of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles said the Government would be working with NATO to address the most pressing global security ...

The Government “will continue to seize the opportunities of the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, to support economic growth”, the Prince of Wales told Parliament. The Government will “lead the way in championing security around the world”, working with Nato and addressing the “most pressing global security challenges”. The Prince of Wales said the Government would take action to prevent “dangerous and illegal Channel crossings” and tackle the criminal gangs who profit from the journeys.

PRINCE CHARLES has announced that the Government will 'seize the opportunities' of Brexit by passing Bills which will make a bonfire of cumbersome EU red ...

The United Kingdom’s data protection regime will be reformed.” He also said that the Government would protect the country’s borders and stop illegal channel crossings. He said: “My Government will protect the integrity of the United Kingdom’s borders and ensure the safety of its people.

“My Government will establish the UK Infrastructure Bank in legislation, withobjectives to support economic growth and the delivery of net zero. “Reforms to ...

“My Government will ensure the constitution is defended. “My ministers will bring forward an Energy Bill to deliver the transition to cheaper, cleaner, and more secure energy. It will continue to invest in our gallant Armed Forces. Regulations on businesses will be repealed and reformed. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “My lords and members of the House of Commons. Other measures will be laid before you. “My Government will introduce legislation to improve the regulation of social housing to strengthen the rights of tenants and ensure better quality, safer homes. “My Government will protect the integrity of the United Kingdom’s borders and ensure the safety of its people. “Legislation will be introduced to ensure the police have the powers to make the streets safer. “My Government will continue to seize the opportunities of the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, to support economic growth. “My ministers will support the Bank of England to return inflation to its target. “My ministers will continue to support the police to make the streets safer, and fund the National Health Service to reduce the Covid backlogs.

How Charles hid his nervousness behind bravado: Body language expert JUDI JAMES reveals how the Queen's son 'steeled himself' to deliver speech on behalf of his ...

This is the historic moment Prince Charles gave the Queen's Speech after his mother the Queen was forced to miss it for just the third time Charles appeared emotional as he looked at this mother's crown as he became the first royal to read the Queen's Speech in his mother's absence, supported by his wife Camilla An emotional Charles today stepped in for his mother at the 11th hour to read the Queen's Speech after the 96-year-old monarch was forced to watch on from home on TV due to ongoing mobility problems.