The British Royal Palace announces the absence of Queen Elizabeth from the opening of the British Parliament
The British Royal Palace announces the absence of Queen Elizabeth from the opening of the British Parliament
The British Royal Palace, Buckingham Palace, issued a statement about Queen Elizabeth's absence from the opening of the British Parliament, "Queen Elizabeth continues to have problems with occasional movement, and in consultation with her doctors, the Queen has decided that she will not participate in the opening of Parliament tomorrow, and at the request of Her Majesty and the approval of the authorities In the presence of the Duke of Cambridge, the Prince of Wales will read the Queen's speech in her place.
This means that for the first time the Queen will miss the opening of Parliament, and it will be officially opened by Prince Charles, the heir apparent, and Prince William for the first time.