China News Service, May 10. According to foreign media reports, on the 9th local time, Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II will not be able to speak at the opening ceremony of the British Parliament on the 10th due to "intermittent movement disorders". Will be replaced by Prince Charles.
File photo: Queen Elizabeth II.
According to reports, this speech is one of the most important symbolic duties of the British monarch, and it is also the core content of the opening ceremony of parliament.
Agence France-Presse previously reported that Queen Elizabeth II has reduced public appearances recently due to poor health and advanced age.
On May 5, local time, Buckingham Palace said that Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the Royal Garden Party this summer and is scheduled to be represented by other members of the royal family.