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Queen Camilla’s Cinderella Moment In “Heritage” Tiara At The State Opening of Parliament Was A “Reassurance” For King Charles

“Queen Camilla’s approach respected that tradition while still allowing moments of softness and individuality to come through.”

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What does the State Opening of Parliament involve and why?

A day of pomp and ceremony awaits in Westminster, this year taking place against the backdrop of a tumultuous week for Sir Keir Starmer and his Government

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King Charles III To Open Parliament With Ceremonial Speech

Learn about the symbolic State Opening of Parliament in the UK and the King's Speech outlining the government's agenda.

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Everything you need to know about the King’s Speech as parliamentary term starts

KING Charles is due to give his King’s Speech as part of the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday ...

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'People are struggling': SNP MP calls out 'bizarre' King's Speech traditions

THE House of Commons door should be kept shut on Black Rod during the State Opening of Parliament, an SNP MP has said, as he teared into the…

The National (Scotland)

Prince George was the only one of King Charles’s Pages of Honour not to attend the State Opening of Parliament

Prince George was the only one of his grandfather's Pages from the coronation who wasn't there and it could be for a simple reason

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Anti-monarchy protesters gather in London for State Opening of Parliament

ANTI-monarchy protesters have gathered in London for a major demonstration ahead of the State Opening of Parliament.

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Who is Black Rod and what is their role at the State Opening of Parliament?

THE ceremonial State Opening of Parliament is replete with eye-wateringly expensive and occasionally bemusing pageantry.

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Everything you need to know as Charles prepares to give King's Speech

KING Charles is due to give his first King’s Speech as part of the State Opening of Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

When is the State Opening of Parliament in 2023? Charles III to give first King's Speech

A State Opening of the Parliament of the United Kingdom is scheduled to take place next week with an appearance from King Charles expected

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