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Yeomen warders perform the ceremonial search of the Palace of Westminster prior to the State Opening of Parliament. AP Photo
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Prince Charles, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince William follow the Imperial State Crown through the Royal Gallery for the State Opening of Parliament. Getty Images
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Prince Charles delivers Queen Elizabeth II’s speech. The State Opening of Parliament formally marks the beginning of the new session of parliament. Getty Images
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Prince Charles sits by the Imperial State Crown with the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince William. PA
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson, left, and the leader of the Labour Party Keir Starmer walk through the Central Lobby at the Palace of Westminster. PA
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This year the queen's speech was read by Prince Charles as the monarch missed the event due to continuing mobility issues. PA
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Prince Charles and Camilla arriving in a Rolls Royce at the Sovereign's Entrance. AFP
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The Royal House Artillery returns to Buckingham Palace during the State Opening of Parliament. AP Photo
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Prince Charles and Camilla walk through the Norman Porch in the House of Lords. PA
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Prince William walks past the The Household Cavalry at the Palace of Westminster.
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Mr Johnson and Mr Starmer speak in the Central Lobby at the Palace of Westminster. PA
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Members of the public wave at the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as they travel down Whitehall in central London. PA
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The Imperial State Crown arrives at the Royal Gallery in the House of Lords. PA
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Invited guests take their seats at the Royal Gallery ahead of the State Opening of Parliament. AP Photo
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The Imperial State Crown leaves Buckingham Palace to be taken to the House of Lords. PA
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Members of the House of Lords hold the program for the queen's speech. Getty Images
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Yeomen warders perform the ceremonial search of the Palace of Westminster prior to the State Opening of Parliament. AP Photo
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Prince Charles, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince William follow the Imperial State Crown through the Royal Gallery for the State Opening of Parliament. Getty Images
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Prince Charles delivers Queen Elizabeth II’s speech. The State Opening of Parliament formally marks the beginning of the new session of parliament. Getty Images
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Prince Charles sits by the Imperial State Crown with the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince William. PA
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson, left, and the leader of the Labour Party Keir Starmer walk through the Central Lobby at the Palace of Westminster. PA
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This year the queen's speech was read by Prince Charles as the monarch missed the event due to continuing mobility issues. PA
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Prince Charles and Camilla arriving in a Rolls Royce at the Sovereign's Entrance. AFP
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The Royal House Artillery returns to Buckingham Palace during the State Opening of Parliament. AP Photo
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Prince Charles and Camilla walk through the Norman Porch in the House of Lords. PA
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Prince William walks past the The Household Cavalry at the Palace of Westminster.
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Mr Johnson and Mr Starmer speak in the Central Lobby at the Palace of Westminster. PA
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Members of the public wave at the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as they travel down Whitehall in central London. PA
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The Imperial State Crown arrives at the Royal Gallery in the House of Lords. PA
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Invited guests take their seats at the Royal Gallery ahead of the State Opening of Parliament. AP Photo
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The Imperial State Crown leaves Buckingham Palace to be taken to the House of Lords. PA
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Members of the House of Lords hold the program for the queen's speech. Getty Images
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Yeomen warders perform the ceremonial search of the Palace of Westminster prior to the State Opening of Parliament. AP Photo
Prince Charles takes the reins at Queen's Speech for first time
The British monarch is understood to be watching State Opening of Parliament on TV
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