Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom will not attend the opening ceremony of the British Parliament due to health problems

For the first time in 59 years, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom will not be present at the opening ceremony of the British Parliament scheduled for today, Tuesday 10 May, an annual event during which the monarch or monarch gives a speech for the resumption of work as head of state. The queen’s office announced that until Monday evening Elizabeth II had hoped to be able to participate in the event: however, she was forced to cancel some public commitments planned for these days, including the one in Parliament, due to “occasional mobility problems”.

Queen Elizabeth II is 96 years old and has reigned since 1952: so far she had skipped the ceremony only twice, in 1959 and 1963, in both cases due to matters relating to her own pregnancies. To open the work of the Parliament will be Prince Charles, accompanied by his wife Camilla, and his eldest son, Prince William. The inaugural address will be read by Carlo. The queen’s throne will remain empty.

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