Seven things we can expect from the Queen's speech and what won't be included

ok.co.uk:

Prince Charles will read The Queen's Speech for the first time today with the monarch set to be absent from the State Opening of Parliament for the first time since 1963.The Queen will miss the lavish annual ceremony for only the third time in her 70 year reign after talks with her doctors over 'episodic mobility issues' she has been experiencing.

After being granted permission by his mother, heir apparent the Prince of Wales will instead deliver the speech, written by the government, and which outlines their policies and laws they intend to pass during the next year.

He will be accompanied by his son Prince William who will be taking part in the ceremony for the first time. Taking place on the first day of a new parliamentary session or shortly after a general election, the ceremony traditionally begins with The Queen's procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster, escorted by the Household Cavalry.

Wearing the Imperial State Crown and the Robe of State, she then leads the Royal Procession through the Royal Gallery, packed with 600 guests, to the chamber of the House of Lords with members of the Commons being summoned by a House of Lords official known as Black Rod.