### [2026-05-13](/feed/2026/05/13/index.md)

##### 2026 State Opening of Parliament
# King Charles III makes the speech from the throne opening the new parliamentary session. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clypj215wgpo)

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