When is the Queen's Speech, what is it, and why is Princes Charles attending?

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, have started their journey to Canada’s North, where they are scheduled to speak with First Nations chiefs as the final day of the royal visit focuses on Indigenous issues and climate change.

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall faced anti-monarchy protestors as they continued with the second day of their Canadian tour on Wednesday 18 May. The Royal couple touched down in Newfoundland, Canada, a day before, stopping by for a brief three-day visit to the country to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall were beaming as they touched down in Canada as part of a three day tour.The couple arrived in St John's, Newfoundland, on Tuesday 17 May as part of a tour to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Charles and Camilla touched down on the island of Newfoundland, which was the first leg on their 72-hour visit which will see them travel a staggering 9,000 miles.

Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, arrived Tuesday in St. John’s, N.L., to begin a three-day Canadian tour that includes stops in Ottawa and the Northwest Territories.

Princess Charlotte could be one of the key reasons why the Queen is refusing to abdicate, royal insiders have claimed.

Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, are set to begin a three-day tour of Canada this week that will focus on Indigenous reconciliation and climate change – and on connecting with a Canadian public that is increasingly skeptical of the monarchy.

Prince Charles could "need" his son Prince Harry, 37, and his wife Meghan Markle, 40, to assist him as they would be a "huge asset" to the Royal Family, according to expert Tina Brown.The royal author speculated that the 73 year old future King, who stepped in for his mother the Queen's shoes this week during the State Opening of Parliament, would also be grateful of their modern "appeal". “My guess is Charles is really going to want them back — sort of need them back actually," she said in a new interview.

Prince Charles "will need" Prince Harry and Meghan Markle when he becomes king because the Sussexes are highly valuable to the UK, a royal expert has claimed. On Tuesday (May 10), the Prince of Wales attended the Opening of State Parliament on behalf of the monarch, which gave a glimpse of what life could be like under his reign.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has been described as being “instrumental” in trying to heal the rift between Prince Charles and his youngest son, Harry. There’s been ongoing reports of a rift between Prince Harry and his family after he married actress Meghan Markle and relocated to America with their son Archie.

Prince Charles in the Queen's chair should 'panic' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, according to a royal expert. It comes after the Prince of Wales and Prince William stepped in to give the Queen's speech to the Houses of Parliament after Her Majesty had to cancel at the last moment due to mobility issues.It was the first time in 59 years that the monarch wasn't able to give the important legislative speech, with Charles addressing politicians in her place.Writing after the occasion, royal commentator Daniela Elser said the "clobber-over-the-head obvious" symbolism of the "watershed" moment showed that the Queen's reign will soon be coming to an end.But she said an added meaning to the picture would be clear to the California-based Sussexes, who are now distanced from a Royal Family that appears to be moving on without them. The royal expert said in her column for News.com.au: "If there is anyone for whom this Charles photo should be a cause for serious alarm it is his son and daughter-in-law Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex.""Despite having thrown in the Harrods towel more than two years ago to try their luck on the West Coast as entrepreneur-philanthropist-celebrity-politicians...

Queen is making a "slow-motion abdication", meaning that we can expect to see much more of Prince Charles, a royal expert has claimed. Her Majesty was forced to miss Tuesday's (May 10) State Opening of Parliament due to mobility issues following a slew of recent health scares.It was the first time in 59 years that the 96-year-old monarch didn't give the Queen's speech.

Naga Munchetty, 47, was shocked when a guest on her BBC 5 Live show claimed Prince Charles could have “sexed up” the speech, on Wednesday’s show.The BBC Breakfast presenter invited fans and guests to give their verdict on Prince Charles' delivery of the speech at the State Opening of Parliament, on Tuesday in which he set out the Government's legislative agenda.The Queen, who had been expected to give the speech, was unable to attend due to ongoing mobility issues.Charles has received criticism from some for his mellow tone.Playing a clip of Charles giving the speech, Naga asked: “Could the speech have been given in a more animated way?”Speaker and author Esther Stanhope, otherwise known as The Impact Guru, was invited onto Naga’s show to discuss her view of how Charles’ speech fared.She had some ideas on how Charles could have improved the speech, in her opinion, and even suggested he could have “sexed up” his mother’s speech.Esther began: “It was not a speech fit for a future king, was it?”She added: “Can we actually call this a speech?”She said it was more of a “list” than a speech and needed “rebranding”.Esther, who works as a public speaking coach, had some tips for Charles.She said: “Well, for a start, a little bit of energy would help!”Continuing, she said: “How can you care about a list of stuff?“It was almost as if somebody had handed him some awful pamphlet.”Naga said she had been reading political comments on the speech and noted that some had “branded it as dull”.Naga went on to defend Charles, by saying: “He cannot show any favour toward what is being proposed even though it is his Government, the monarchy’s government.”Esther said she would like to see “massive” changes in the system and the way the speech

Prince Charles appeared on a video call with a blank picture frame behind him. In the bizarre clip, an empty frame with a white silhouette appeared over the Prince of Wales' left shoulder as he broadcast from his Scottish home in Birkhall.

Prince Charles 'moaned' to Camilla he made a historic appearance at the State Opening of Parliament, a lip reader claims.The Prince of Wales was in Westminster delivering the Queen's speech on her behalf today (Tuesday, May 10) after mobility issues forced her to pull out of the formal tradition.According to top lip reader, Jeremy Freeman, as Charles stepped out of his car he gave his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall an honest assessment of their journey, the Mirror reports.Dressed in his Admiral of the Fleet uniform, medals and honour insignia, Charles began walking through the Sovereign's entrance when he issued a complaint, Mr Freeman says.He told the Mirror, says as they got out of the car, Charles told Camilla: "Oh my word that was uncomfortable".Shortly afterwards, Charles could be seen gesturing to Camilla, appearing to tell her what side she should be standing on.And according to Jeremy, as he points out where Camilla should stand, he says: "Your side."Meanwhile a few minutes later as Charles greets officers lining the route to the throne room, he approaches the last one and says: "I hope you're well."The officer then leans forward as he didn't hear the remark and according to Jeremy says: "What, sorry?"Charles the repeats what he said to the officer, who replies: "Well, yes I'm trying." Charles and son Prince William jointly opened Parliament on the Queen’s behalf as Counsellors of State after the monarch delegated the important duty to them.

Prince Charles displayed "nervousness" as he attended the State Opening of Parliament on behalf of his mother, The Queen, a body language expert says. Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that The Queen would not read her annual speech in parliament due to "mobility problems" and that Prince Charles would address those in attendance instead.

Prince William was "nervous" during his appearance at the State Opening of Parliament today alongside his "comfortable" father Prince Charles, according to a body language expert.The Duke of Cambridge joined his father Prince Charles at Westminster to stand in for the Queen after a last minute decision for her to miss the annual event.William arrived for his first ever State Opening of Parliament around five minutes before the future King.The King-in-waiting delivered a nine-minute speech on behalf of her Majesty as William sat beside him.Dody language expert Adrianne Carter, also know as The Face Whisperer, analysed William, Charles and Camilla's demeanours during the momentous event.Speaking to the Daily Star, she said: "Charles looks like he's been ready to do this for a long time and is very natural and comfortable."Camilla and William looks more nervous by the way they're holding themselves and their posture."William keeps his head bowed a lot, which is a submissive way of being."The expert added that she believed Prince William was feeling "the weight of the occasion"."H's not always as confident at 'officialdom' as he is when interacting with real people," she said.Some royal fans had a negative reaction to Prince Charles' speech, with many rudely claiming he was "boring" and "insincere".It is the first time a member of the Royal Family has delivered a speech on behalf of her Majesty."At least sound a little interested," said one royal fan.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.Another disgruntled commenter wrote: "Anyone else getting the impression that the Prince Charles really can't be arsed reading the #QueensSpeech and is

Piers Morgan has admitted he worries for the Queen and says he is becoming "more and more concerned" about her health. The TalkTV presenter's fears were intensified following Monday's (May 9) announcement that Her Majesty would miss the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in nearly six decades. The 96 year old monarch continues to suffer from “episodic mobility problems” and gave special permission for her son Prince Charles to deliver the speech on her behalf.

The Queen's throne was 'set aside' and remained empty today as she missed the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in over half a century.The monarch was absent from the lavish annual ceremony and did not read The Queen's Speech for the first time since 1963 due to "episodic mobility problems" she has been experiencing. However, rather than the speech being read by the Lord Chancellor as has happened previously, in what has been described by commentators as a historic moment, Her Majesty instead delegated the responsibility to the heir to the throne, her eldest son Prince Charles.

Prince Charles was flanked by his wife Camilla as he arrived at the Palace of Westminster for the historic moment of reading The Queen's Speech.The Prince of Wales is this morning, Tuesday May 10, delivering the address for the first time with the monarch absent from the traditional annual ceremony for the first time in nearly 60 years. She announced on Monday she would not be attending for the first time since 1963 due to mobility problems she was experiencing.

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.

The government's legislative agenda for the next parliamentary session will be laid out in the Queen's Speech today. New laws around Brexit, education and levelling up are all expected to be outlined during today's State Opening of Parliament.