All news on the topic: State Opening of Parliament

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Mirror readers divided over Government legislation outlined in King’s Speech
King Charles outlined the Government's proposed laws at the State Opening of Parliament last week, and we asked Mirror readers what they thought of the 21 bills
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Major Royal misses Remembrance service at the Cenotaph due to health problems
The Duke of Kent missed today's Remembrance service at the Cenotaph due to "episodic mobility problems", with his equerry laying a wreath on his behalf during the ceremony today
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Prince George was absent as Page of Honour for King Charles for very good excuse
Kate Middleton and Prince William’s eldest son Prince George was a Page of Honour at the coronation of King Charles but didn't take up the role during the State Opening of Parliament this week
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Royal rift 'couldn't be wider' after Sussexes 'row over Charles' birthday'
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams has shared his thoughts over speculation that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were snubbed from King Charles' 75th birthday party next week
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Rishi Sunak accused of dragging Britain down with lacklustre King’s Speech
Keir Starmer said the country wanted the PM to 'stop messing around' as he accused him of setting out a 'recipe for Britain’s decline' on a day described as a 'new low'
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Keir Starmer accuses Tories of 'giving up' with King's Speech - live updates
The Labour leader warned the Conservatives offered 'only gimmicks, division, and more of the same' after the Government's plans for new laws were set out in the King's Speech
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Rishi Sunak's UK smoking ban explained and who will be affected by law change
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, including in the King's Speech, will see the legal age for buying cigarettes rise by one year every year with new restrictions on vaping
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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer forced to share awkward exchange
The exchange of pleasantries between the PM and Labour leader came ahead of the monarch's address to Parliament setting out the Government's agenda ahead of the next general election
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8 King's Speech nasty details and bits missing with no new help for your bills
Rishi Sunak has drawn up a list of 20 planned new laws, but the blueprint announced in the King's Speech doesn't include promised bans on trophy hunting and conversion therapy
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King's Speech in full - how 20 laws affect you from vaping rules to Netflix
King Charles today read out the Government's plans as Rishi Sunak desperately tries to cling to power, with a cigarette sale ban and a shake-up of renting rules among measures announced
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Do you support the proposed legislation outlined in King's Speech - vote in poll
King Charles outlined the government's proposed laws at the State Opening of Parliament today, which highlighted plans to ban smoking and grant judges extra powers
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Key role Black Rod plays in the State Opening of Parliament
Black Rod is actually a person who performs an important function in Parliament and will be seen in today's ceremony as the Government's plans are announced in the King's Speech
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First King's Speech for 72 years - here's how historic State Opening works
King Charles III will travel from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster tomorrow to formally open the last session of Parliament before next year's general election. Here we look at the pomp and circumstance of the ceremony
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Smoking ban, phone theft crackdown and football rules - what is in King's Speech
Plans to force criminals to attend sentencing hearings and changes to leasehold rules will be announced as the King reads out the laws Rishi Sunak wants to pass before the election
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King Charles gives Princess Anne major role as thank you for unwavering loyalty
In honour of her years of unwavering loyalty the Princess Royal will feature in the procession as the prestigious 'Gold-Stick-in-Waiting' - known for looking after the personal safety of the monarch
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Tories admit their North Sea oil plan won't bring down families' energy bills
The King's Speech will include plans to issue more North Sea oil and gas licences, but Labour has said it would be better to focus investment on nuclear and renewable power
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MPs knock off up to five hours early as Tories face 'Zombie Government' claim
Ahead of the King’s Speech, Labour warned the Conservatives have given up on tackling the country’s problems as it emerged 134 hours of parliamentary time went unused
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Rishi Sunak 'haunted by Tory imagination ghosts', says Keir Starmer
The Labour leader will use a speech in the North East to outline what he hopes to hear in next week's King's Speech - Charles' first State Opening since becoming monarch 14 months ago
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5 bits of bad news the PM snuck out as Parliament suspended before King's Speech
The Tories attempted to sweep out the bad news before the King's Speech, which will set our Rishi Sunak's priorities in the build-up to next year's likely general election
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Charles and William set for major 'clash' as Prince will miss key event for dad
The Prince of Wales will not be able to attend a milestone event for the King later this year due to a scheduling "snafu" - while one expert claims he might pull focus from his father
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Date of first King's Speech announced as Sunak outlines pre-election plans
King Charles will formally open Parliament on November 7, Commons Leader Penny Morduant has told MPs