In a ceremony filled with tradition and pomp, King Charles delivered the State Opening of Parliament, marking the first under a Labour government in 15 years.
The King's Speech, which sets out the legislative agenda for the new government, highlighted plans for national renewal, including major planning reforms to facilitate the building of 1.5 million new homes, the reintroduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to ban future cigarette sales to anyone born after 2009, and the nationalization of railways. The Labour Party, now in power, aims to address the country's cost-of-living crisis and bring about a period of calm after years of febrile politics. The ceremony also saw the King donning ceremonial robes and a diamond-encrusted crown, symbolizing the continuity of the British constitutional monarchy.
The government's ambitious agenda reflects its priorities for housing, infrastructure, and public health, promising a significant impact on the nation's future.
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King’s Speech: Charles travels to Parliament ahead of State Opening of Parliament
The 2024 King’s Speech is expected to be delivered by King Charles from about 11.30am today, Wednesday 17 July. The King, in his State Coach, will head from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament in a procession led by the Household Cavalry, arriving at the Sovereign’s Entrance at about 11.20am.
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