KING Charles is set to deliver the King’s Speech on Wednesday to mark the beginning of a new Parliamentary session following elections across the UK last week.
The– which saw Labour lose its majority in the Senedd along with across the board – have left .
The King’s Speech will take place on Wednesday 13 May Credit: Kylie Cooper / Pool via CNP / SplashNews.com
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite calls for his resignation Credit: REUTERS
as safeguarding minister on Tuesday, which saw her warn Starmer that “deeds, not words matter” in her resignation letter, sparked a flurry of other frontbenchers following suit.
However, the PM has remained adamant that he will not quit his post, so he looks set to remain in his role for Wednesday’s royal address – here’s everything you need to know.
What time is the King’s Speech?
will take place on Wednesday 13 May in the House of Lords from around 11:30am.
It it the centrepiece of the State Opening of Parliament, a highly-symbolic event that is steeped in traditions which date back centuries, and includes a procession from Buckingham Palace as well as the symbolic act of holding an MP as a “hostage”.
Another key part of the ceremony sees a role currently occupied by Ed Davis – summon MPs from the Commons.
The doors then shut to demonstrate that the House of Commons remains independent from the monarchy.
How to watch the State Opening of Parliament
You will be able to watch a live stream of the King’s Speech on The Sun’s YouTube channel here .
Television coverage of the King’s Speech will also be broadcast from 10:30am on BBC One and via BBC iPlayer. Radio coverage will also be aired on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Whilst the King’s Speech is delivered by the monarch, its contents is written by the government.
The main focus point of the speech draws attention to policies and legislation, which will subsequently be debated in both Houses of Parliament, the Lords and the Commons.
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