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.

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)

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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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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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