Queen Elizabeth II will miss the state opening of parliament tomorrow (Tuesday), while the future king, Prince Charles, will replace his mother with Prince William.
The 96-year-old reluctantly made the decision not to attend for the third time in her 70-year reign.
The queen’s eldest son, Prince Charles, will take part after discussions between the queen and her aides. He will be supported by his wife Camilla and his son Prince William, according to reports.
Last year, the Queen escorted her son, Prince Charles, during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords last year.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman was reported to have said: “The Queen continues to experience episodic mobility problems and, in consultation with her doctors, has reluctantly decided that she will not attend the State Opening of Parliament tomorrow.”
“At Her Majesty’s request, and with the agreement of the relevant authorities, the Prince of Wales will read the Queen’s speech on Her Majesty’s behalf, with the Duke of Cambridge in attendance,” according to the spokesman.