Queen Elizabeth II Won’t Attend Key Event Due to ‘Mobility Problems’

Queen Elizabeth II Won’t Attend Key Event Due to ‘Mobility Problems’
Queen Elizabeth II talks to military personnel during a visit to HMS Queen Elizabeth at HM Naval Base ahead of the ship's maiden deployment, in Portsmouth, England, on May 22, 2021. Steve Parsons - WPA Pool / Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Queen Elizabeth II won’t attend the State Opening of Parliament and her reading of the Queen’s speech this year, announced Buckingham Palace on Monday.

It’s the first time since 1963 that the Queen, 96, will not attend the traditional occasion. Instead, Prince Charles will deliver the speech on Tuesday, according to the announcement.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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