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Queen’s speech: What did Her Majesty announce today, Tuesday, May 11?
THE Queen carried out her annual speech to the House of Lords today.
Her majesty attended the State Opening of Parliament to outline the political agenda of the Government.
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The Queen will make her annual speech to the House of Lords on Tuesday[/caption]
What was said during the Queen’s speech?
It is the centrepiece of the ceremony marking the official opening of Parliament, for another parliamentary year.
As is tradition, the reigning monarch delivered the speech from the House of Lords.
It was Her Majesty’s first official appearance in public in her role as head of state, and first engagement outside of Windsor Castle, since Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, died.
The Queen arrived alongside the Prince of Wales, with the Duchess of Cornwall following behind.
Speaking from her throne, she said: “My government’s priority is to deliver a national recovery from the pandemic that makes the United Kingdom stronger, healthier and more prosperous than before.”
Before she added: “To achieve this, my government will level out opportunities across all parts of the United Kingdom.”
The Queen’s Speech took place in the House of Lords[/caption]
The Queen arrived alongside the Prince of Wales[/caption]
Was the Queens speech affected by Covid?
The usual and pomp and ceremony associated with the prestigious event had to be scaled back due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Everyone in attendance had to test negative for Covid beforehand and wear a mask.
A spokesperson for No 10 said: “While we are still in the middle of a pandemic this Queen’s Speech will look quite different.
“But, it is important that we take forward our plans and deliver policies to improve the lives of people across the country through a new parliamentary session.”
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How can I watch the Queens speech?
The Queen’s Speech will be shown live on both BBC News and Sky News.
You can watch BBC News online via BBC iPlayer, and Sky News via its YouTube channel.
