What time is the King's speech?

King Charles is set to deliver the King's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The speech is expected to begin after Charles takes to the throne at around 11.30am. The ceremony will take place in the House of Lords, where the King will read a speech written by Rishi Sunak's Government to MPs and peers.

What is King Charles expected to say at the State Opening of Parliament?

The King's speech will outline the government's legislative and policy proposals for the upcoming parliamentary session. According to the government website, the speech will focus on putting in the right laws to safeguard the future prosperity of the United Kingdom, seize economic opportunities, and deliver a brighter future. Topics expected to be covered include leasehold reform, criminal justice, football regulation, smoking, and oil and gas licenses. King Charles is also expected to pay tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Who else will speak at the State Opening of Parliament?

Both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, will be invited to speak after the Monarch's departure. The House will be suspended until 2.30pm, and then the debate on the speech will begin.