The country's eyes are King Charles on Tuesday as he delivers his first state opening of Parliament as monarch .
on Tuesday as he delivers his first state opening of Parliament as monarch - complete with all its pomp and ceremony.
A key component of the ceremony is the King’s Speech, where he sets out the legislative programme for the coming session. The late Queen sometimes arrived at Westminster by car instead of carriage, due to mobility issues - but King Charles is using the Irish State Coach escorted by the Household Cavalry.
It's here, in front of MPs, peers and other dignitaries, that the speech, formally called the Speech from the Throne, is read out by King Charles.
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