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In Pictures: Charles takes centre stage at Queen’s Speech

The Prince of Wales stood in for the Queen as the 96-year-old monarch reluctantly pulled out of the major ceremonial occasion.

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Tuesday 10 May 2022 12:46 BST
The Prince of Wales proceeds behind the Imperial State Crown through the Royal Gallery during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords, London (Hannah McKay/PA)
The Prince of Wales proceeds behind the Imperial State Crown through the Royal Gallery during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords, London (Hannah McKay/PA) (PA Wire)

The Prince of Wales has delivered the Queen’s Speech after the 96-year-old monarch reluctantly pulled out of the major ceremonial occasion following advice from her royal doctors.

The Duke of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cornwall, a future Queen Consort, accompanied Charles on the historic occasion.

There was plenty of traditional pomp and ceremony on display at the State Opening of Parliament.

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