The King now says the government will take steps to help "rebuild trust and foster respect", including:

• New laws to give public servants a legal "duty of candour". This is partly a reference to the so-called "Hillsborough Law" - a reference to the 1989 disaster at which 97 Liverpool football fans died
• The role of an Armed Forces Commissioner will be created, who will act as a "strong independent champion" for the Armed Forces and their families
• And draft legislation on race equality will be published, which would "enshrine the full right of equal pay in law"

The King says his government will improve the National Health Service as "a service for all", seeking to reduce waiting times, focus on prevention and improve mental health provision for young people.

It will also, he says, "ensure mental health is given the same attention and focus as physical health".

The government will also legislate to modernise the Mental Health Act "so it is fit for the 21st Century".

A bill will be introduced to "progressively increase the age at which people can buy cigarettes and impose limits on the sale and marketing of vapes".

The King says his ministers will also legislate to "restrict advertising of junk food to children along with the sale of high caffeine energy drinks to children".

And a draft bill will be brought forward to ban conversion practices, which aim to change or suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Back to housing now, and the King says the government will introduce legislation to "give greater rights and protections" to those renting - including "ending no-fault evictions".

There will also be draft legislation published on leasehold and commonhold reform, he says.

Elsewhere, a bill to "establish an independent football regulator" will be introduced, the King says, which would "ensure greater sustainability in the game and strengthen protections for fans".

A Football Governance Bill was one of a number of policies the previous government ditched in the days before Parliament shut up shop ahead of the general election.

King Charles now moves on to education and getting people back into employment after the pandemic.

He says a bill will be introduced to raise educational standards and promote children's wellbeing.

Measures will be brought forward to remove the "exemption from VAT" for private school fees and this, the King says, will fund 6,500 new teachers.

A new organisation called Skills England will be introduced - bringing together government, businesses, unions and training providers. The King says it will be a "partnership with employers at its heart".

The apprenticeship levy - a tax paid by employers - will also be reformed.

Moving on to migration, the King says the government will "seek to strengthen the border and make streets safer".

This will be done through a bill that will "modernise" the asylum and immigration system and establish a new Border Security Command, he adds.

There will also be legislation introduced to give the police "greater powers" to help deal with anti-social behaviour, the King says, as well as measures to improve the safety and security of public venues to "keep the British public safe from terrorism".

That's partly a reference to "Martyn's Law", named after a victim of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack.

The government also plans on bringing forward plans to "halve violence against women and girls", he says.

The "global climate challenge" is next on the list, and the King speaks of the new job opportunities that can come from "technologies of the future".

He says the government is committed to a "clean energy transition" that will lower people's bills over time.

A bill will be introduced to set up a new publicly owned power company, Great British Energy,, external headquartered in Scotland, which will help accelerate investment in renewable energy.

The King also says legislation will be brought forward to help the country achieve energy independence - and he mentionsa bill to support "sustainable aviation fuel production".

He also mentions the need to improve water quality, saying legislation will be introduced to strengthen the powers of the water regulator.

Legislation will see the establishment of Great British Railways, and bring train operators into public ownership - something the party has pledged to do within five years.

"My ministers will bring forward legislation to improve the railways by reforming rail franchising, establishing Great British Railways and bringing train operators into public ownership," the King says.

The government believes that greater devolution of decision making is "at the heart" of a modern and dynamic economy, the King says.

Devolution is the movement of some decision making powers from Westminster to local bodies.

The introduction of the English Devolution Bill, the King says, will "give new powers" to metro mayors and combined authorities to help "support local growth plans".

On top of this, local leaders will be allowed to "take control" of their local bus services with the introduction of a new bill, he continues.

Now we are heading about workers' rights.

King Charles says the new government is "committed to making work pay" and wants to bring in a "new deal for working people to ban exploitative practices and enhance employment rights".

He says the government "will seek to establish the appropriate legislation to place requirements on those working to develop the most powerful artificial intelligence models".

Moving on to planning reform, the King says his ministers "will get Britain building" as they work to "accelerate" the delivery of "high-quality infrastructure and housing".

In its election manifesto, Labour promised to reform the system to help build 1.5m new homes over the next five years.

Ministers will also pursue "sustainable growth", the King says, "by encouraging investment in industry, skills and new technologies".

The King now says that "securing economic growth will be a fundamental mission".

"My government will seek a new partnership with both business and working people and help the country move on from the recent cost of living challenges by prioritising wealth creation for all communities."

The King says ministers will create an Industrial Strategy Council, with an objective of seeing "rising living standards in all nations and regions in the United Kingdom".

The King's Speech kicks off with the monarch saying his government's legislative programme will be "mission-led" and based upon the principles of "security, fairness and opportunity for all".

He says stability will be the "cornerstone" of economic policy, with all "significant" tax and spending changes subjected to an independent assessment and fiscal rules.

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MPs begin to shuffle out of the Commons - in pairs - and over to the Lords, where they’ll hear the King’s Speech.

They're lead out by the Speaker - it’s typical for MPs to file out side-by-side with a counterpart.

Black Rod Sarah Clarke (a senior offier in the House of Lords) has just made her way to the House of Commons to fetch MPs - but not before having the door slammed in her face.

She knocks three times to gain entry. She’s then able to call upon the MPs to follow her back to the Lords.

While this may all seem a bit rude, it is in fact a piece of tradition. The refusal to let Black Rod enter at the first knock is widely believed to symbolise the Commons' independence from the Crown.

However, Erskine May, the "bible" of parliamentary procedure, says the custom is to allow the Commons to establish Black Rod's identity., external

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The King and Queen have just entered the House of Lords, leading a royal procession.

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King Charles is just moments away from his speech marking the opening of Parliament.

In the speech, which is written by the government, he's expected to outline about 35 new laws including plans to boost housebuilding, nationalise railways, plus leasehold reforms.

You can follow all the action from the House of Lords in our stream at the top of the page - just click the Watch live button.

And of course, we'll be bringing you updates and analysis throughout the day.

The union flag has been lowered at the Palace of Westminster and replaced by the Royal Standard, to signify that the King is present.

He and the Queen are getting ready and the State Opening of Parliament is due to start soon.

The King and Queen’s carriage has arrived at Westminster after their brief journey along Whitehall.

To great fanfare, Charles and Camilla are welcomed through the gates of the Sovereign’s Entrance - a doorway in the heart of British democracy that is reserved for the monarch.

The crown is now being taken to the robing room.

The room - as the name suggests - is the place where the King will prepare ahead of making his speech.

Once inside, he’ll put on the crown, don his ceremonial robes and then make his way to the House of Lords.