The State Opening of Parliament is officially underway, with the King's bodyguards kicking off a day of pomp and pageantry by carrying out a ceremonial search of the cellars of the Palace of Westminster.
Follow MailOnline's live coverage of the State Opening of ParliamentKing Charles III will deliver his second address at the State Opening of Parliament today, engaging in long-standing traditions including bomb checks, taking someone hostage and slamming the Commons door in MPs faces.
While it presents the government's priorities, it is not legally binding, serving more as a ceremonial declaration of intent. The King's Speech, delivered by the monarch but written by the government, outlines the legislative agenda and policies for the upcoming parliamentary session. While it presents the government's priorities, it is not legally binding, serving more as a ceremonial declaration of intentThe King will then proceed to the House of Lords, where he will deliver his speech from the throne.
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