The government's policies for the upcoming year will be unveiled during the King's Speech later today, with a pledge to put criminal justice 'at the heart' of its plans. Watch our special programme with Sophy Ridge from 10.30am.
As the monarch does every year or two, King Charles will deliver the King's Speech in parliament this morning.The King has previously delivered the speech in his role as Prince of Wales, but this will be his first as sovereign.He will read a speech, written by the government, setting out the legislative agenda for the parliamentary term ahead.
It will likely be the last King's Speech ahead of a general election next year.From 10.30am, our lead politics presenter Sophy Ridge will host live coverage of the full state opening of parliament and speech, accompanied by our team of political and royal experts here at Sky News.Watch our special programme on Sky News tomorrow from 10.30am. You will also be able to follow it live on the app and website.
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