This will be the first time since 1963 that the Queen will have missed this constitutional ceremony.
The Queen, seen at last year's State Opening of Parliament, will miss it for the first time in 59 years
This will be the first time since 1963 that the Queen will have missed this constitutional ceremony, which sets out the government's legislative plans.The 96-year-old monarch has mobility problems and has had to cancel a number of recent public appearances. A statement said the Queen, in consultation with her doctors, had reluctantly decided not to attend the State Opening.During her 70-year reign, the Queen has until now only missed two State Openings
The Queen's absence follows missing events at Easter, including the Maundy Service, and the announcement that she would not host royal garden parties this year.
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