Date of first King's Speech announced as Sunak outlines pre-election plans

20 July 2023 , 09:56

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King Charles will carry out the State Opening of Parliament in the autumn (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

King Charles will make his first King’s Speech address to Parliament on November 7.

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt revealed the date the State Opening of Parliament will take place as she updated MPs on future parliamentary business.

Charles has previously delivered the Queen’s Speech when his mother was not able to fulfil the duty. Parliament is set to be prorogued - temporarily shut - in the days leading up to the ceremony.

The speech offers Prime Minister Rishi Sunak the chance to set out his priorities ahead of a general election expected next year.

Ms Mordaunt said: "I can confirm that the state opening of Parliament will take place on November 7, 2023. As is usual, the current session of Parliament will be prorogued ahead of the King's Speech and this time will be used to enable logistical and security preparations for the state opening of Parliament.

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"The likely date of prorogation will be confirmed in due course."

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Ben Glaze