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Mirror readers divided over Government legislation outlined in King’s Speech
King Charles outlined the Government's proposed laws at the State Opening of Parliament last week, and we asked Mirror readers what they thought of the 21 bills
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Major Royal misses Remembrance service at the Cenotaph due to health problems
The Duke of Kent missed today's Remembrance service at the Cenotaph due to "episodic mobility problems", with his equerry laying a wreath on his behalf during the ceremony today
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Royal rift 'couldn't be wider' after Sussexes 'row over Charles' birthday'
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams has shared his thoughts over speculation that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were snubbed from King Charles' 75th birthday party next week
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Keir Starmer accuses Tories of 'giving up' with King's Speech - live updates
The Labour leader warned the Conservatives offered 'only gimmicks, division, and more of the same' after the Government's plans for new laws were set out in the King's Speech
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Rishi Sunak's UK smoking ban explained and who will be affected by law change
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, including in the King's Speech, will see the legal age for buying cigarettes rise by one year every year with new restrictions on vaping
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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer forced to share awkward exchange
The exchange of pleasantries between the PM and Labour leader came ahead of the monarch's address to Parliament setting out the Government's agenda ahead of the next general election
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King's Speech in full - how 20 laws affect you from vaping rules to Netflix
King Charles today read out the Government's plans as Rishi Sunak desperately tries to cling to power, with a cigarette sale ban and a shake-up of renting rules among measures announced
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Do you support the proposed legislation outlined in King's Speech - vote in poll
King Charles outlined the government's proposed laws at the State Opening of Parliament today, which highlighted plans to ban smoking and grant judges extra powers
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Key role Black Rod plays in the State Opening of Parliament
Black Rod is actually a person who performs an important function in Parliament and will be seen in today's ceremony as the Government's plans are announced in the King's Speech
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Smoking ban, phone theft crackdown and football rules - what is in King's Speech
Plans to force criminals to attend sentencing hearings and changes to leasehold rules will be announced as the King reads out the laws Rishi Sunak wants to pass before the election
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King Charles gives Princess Anne major role as thank you for unwavering loyalty
In honour of her years of unwavering loyalty the Princess Royal will feature in the procession as the prestigious 'Gold-Stick-in-Waiting' - known for looking after the personal safety of the monarch
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Tories admit their North Sea oil plan won't bring down families' energy bills
The King's Speech will include plans to issue more North Sea oil and gas licences, but Labour has said it would be better to focus investment on nuclear and renewable power
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MPs knock off up to five hours early as Tories face 'Zombie Government' claim
Ahead of the King’s Speech, Labour warned the Conservatives have given up on tackling the country’s problems as it emerged 134 hours of parliamentary time went unused