Prince Charles: “Historical moment” at the opening of Parliament

Prince Charles
“Historical moment” at the opening of Parliament

Prince Charles (73) opened the British Parliament on Tuesday (May 10). He represented his mother, Queen Elizabeth II (96). The heir to the throne gave the speech at the opening of parliament “in the name of Her Majesty”. Charles’ son Prince William (39) and Charles’ wife Duchess Camilla (74) also took part in the political event. They sat at the side of the Prince of Wales. According to media reports, the 73-year-old, who appeared in uniform, did not sit on the Queen’s throne.

The “Daily Mail” referred to Prince Charles’ speech in Parliament, which is said to have been drafted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson (57) and his team, as a “highly symbolic and historic moment” for the British monarchy. This brings him closer to his future role as king. The “Sun” writesthat Charles assume the “most important duty of the head of state” is “a step that is seen by many as a significant change in his responsibility”.

According to the Daily Mail, the “Imperial State Crown” – one of the Queen’s most important crowns – was brought to Westminster in a limousine. She was seen alongside Charles in the ceremony. The heir to the throne himself wore no crown. The Queen is said to have followed the event on television at Windsor Castle.

Last minute cancellation

Elizabeth II had canceled her participation in the opening of Parliament the day before at short notice. In a statement from Buckingham Palace, which was available to the “Daily Mail” among othersit said Her Majesty is still struggling with mobility issues and has now made the decision “reluctantly”.

With two exceptions, the Queen always opened Parliament during her 70-year reign. In 1959 and 1963 she gave up due to her pregnancies with Prince Andrew (62) and Prince Edward (58) respectively.

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