Prince Charles’s historic Speech for absent monarch writes REBECCA ENGLISH 

Prince Charles’s historic Speech for absent monarch: Heir to the throne looked deeply moved as he delivered Queen’s Speech for first time, writes REBECCA ENGLISH

• The Prince of Wales read his mothers speech in the House of Lords today
• He marked the State Opening of Parliament and sat at the Queen’s consort chair
• The Queen has missed the ceremony only twice in her reign in 1959 and 1963, both whilst pregnant,  when the speech was read by the then Lord Chancellor 
• She watched from Windsor as her crown, sword and cap represented her
• On either side of Charles were William and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall

By Rebecca English For Daily Mail

Published: 17:24 EDT, 10 May 2022 | Updated: 17:24 EDT, 10 May 2022

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