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Queen hands over to Charles for State Opening of Parliament

It will be the first time she has missed the event since 1963, with Prince Charles delivering her speech.

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It will be the first time she has missed the event since 1963, with Prince Charles delivering her speech.

Highlights

  • It will be the first time she has missed the event since 1963.
  • Prince Charles will deliver her speech at the end of the day.
  • There are four counsellors of state - the other two are Prince Andrew, who has stepped down from royal duties, and Prince Harry, who is also no longer carrying out royal duties and lives in the U.S.
  • Prince Harry is also the other counsellor of state, Prince Andrew and Princesses of State.