Photos show King Charles III presiding over the opening of Britain’s Parliament
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King Charles III delivered the government’s legislative program for the coming year at the ceremonial opening of Britain’s Parliament.
Britain’s King Charles III sits besides Queen Camilla during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)
Britain’s King Charles III sits besides Queen Camilla during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)
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Read More Britain’s King Charles III, wearing the Imperial State Crown and the Robe of State, and Britain’s Queen Camilla in the State Procession walk through the Royal Gallery during the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament, in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP)
Britain’s King Charles III, wearing the Imperial State Crown and the Robe of State, and Britain’s Queen Camilla in the State Procession walk through the Royal Gallery during the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament, in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP)
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Read More Britain’s King Charles III speaks as he sits besides Queen Camilla during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)
Britain’s King Charles III speaks as he sits besides Queen Camilla during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)
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Read More Britain’s King Charles III reads out during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)
Britain’s King Charles III reads out during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)
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Read More Britain’s Prime minister, Keir Starmer and leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch return to the House of Commons after listening to the King’s Speech in the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliamentt, in London, Wednesday May 13, 2026. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP)
Britain’s Prime minister, Keir Starmer and leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch return to the House of Commons after listening to the King’s Speech in the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliamentt, in London, Wednesday May 13, 2026. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP)
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Read More Mounted Household Cavalry rides ahead of Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace ahead of the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Mounted Household Cavalry rides ahead of Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace ahead of the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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Read More Britain’s King Charles III and Britain’s Queen Camilla sit on the State Coach, making their way to the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Britain’s King Charles III and Britain’s Queen Camilla sit on the State Coach, making their way to the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
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Read More Protesters hold placards ahead of Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla passing by ahead of their way to Parliament for the State Opening at the Houses of Parliament in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Protesters hold placards ahead of Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla passing by ahead of their way to Parliament for the State Opening at the Houses of Parliament in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
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Read More Members of the Guards form a line ahead of Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla leaving Buckingham Palace to attend the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Members of the Guards form a line ahead of Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla leaving Buckingham Palace to attend the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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Read More Britain’s King Charles III besides Queen Camilla leave Buckingham Palace in the State Coach to attend the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Britain’s King Charles III besides Queen Camilla leave Buckingham Palace in the State Coach to attend the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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Read More Britain’s King Charles III beside Queen Camilla leaves Buckingham Palace in the State Coach to attend the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Britain’s King Charles III beside Queen Camilla leaves Buckingham Palace in the State Coach to attend the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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