Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox The Queen is to carry out her first major public ceremonial duty since the death of the Duke of Edinburgh today as she attends the State Opening of Parliament.
It will be the monarch’s first official appearance in public in her role as head of state, and first engagement outside of Windsor Castle since the duke died just over a month ago.
Her Majesty's speech on Tuesday, May 11 will outline the laws ministers hope to pass in the coming year. The House of Lords is set to meet at 11.15am, where the Queen will then deliver the speech from her throne - expected between 11.30am and 12.30pm.
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