MPs are debating the government's plans for the year ahead, after Charles delivered his first King's Speech to Parliament
The King outlined bills on tougher sentences for murders committed with sexual or sadistic motives, and a ban on leaseholds for new houses in England and Wales
A phased ban on smoking, restrictions on the marketing of vapes, and annual licences for oil and gas projects in the North Sea also featured
Labour leader Keir Starmer told MPs the plans were "more of the same" from a government "desperately trying to save their own skin”
But Rishi Sunak said the plans would "change our country for the better", and would bring "more jobs, more investment and higher growth"
MPs are filing out of the House of Commons chamber - they walk in pairs, alongside their counterparts.
Sunak and Starmer are walking alongside one another sharing a few laughs - get your lip-reading hats on folks...
King Charles will begin his speech very shortly - you can watch him deliver it live by tapping the Play button at the top of the page.
Now it's the - undoubtedly bizarre - moment when Black Rod summons MPs to the the House of Lords.
Black Rod is an official position currently held by Sarah Clarke.
As is tradition, the door of the House of Commons is slammed in Black Rod's face to symbolise the Commons' independence from the Crown.
She then knocks three times on the door with the rod to gain entry, before it is opened and MPs follow Black Rod back to the Lords.
The King and the Queen are entering the chamber of the House of Lords and he goes to take his seat on the monarch's throne.
The ceremonial mace has been placed in the House of Commons - and we've just had our first glimpse of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer in a packed chamber.
Take a look:
"Hats off, strangers!" shouts a policeman, signalling the next stage of the ceremony.
The Commons Speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, is leading a procession into the House of Commons.
Henry Zeffman
Chief political correspondent
Away from the royal pageantry, this King’s Speech is very significant for Rishi Sunak.
It’s a rare moment when the prime minister gets the opportunity to clearly tell the public what matters to him, and what his priorities are – even if some of that is done via the King.
That’s especially important for Sunak given the political peril he finds himself in. He’s way behind in the polls, and even many Conservative MPs assume they are headed for defeat at the general election which is expected to take place next year.
And the prime minister is trying to pull off the audacious manoeuvre of presenting himself as a clear change from his predecessors, including Conservatives.
This speech is not the only opportunity Sunak has to try to make that argument. But it’s a set-piece event where he needs to try to build his case.
The carriage with King Charles and Queen Camilla has arrived at Westminster after making its way from Buckingham Palace along Whitehall.
He'll now use the Sovereign's Entrance, reserved for the monarch, before processing to the throne in the House of Lords.
The Queen left the carriage first
...and was followed by the King
And the royal procession continued through Parliament
Image source, PA MediaThe crown is going to the robing room, which indicates that the King and Queen's arrival is imminent.
The robing room is the place where the King will put on the crown, and his ceremonial robes, ahead of making his speech in the room next door - the chamber of the House of Lords.
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Image source, PA MediaHere are the latest pictures from inside Parliament - the King is expected to arrive shortly:
Image source, PA MediaThe Yeoman of the Guard Ceremonial Search pass through the Peer's Lobby at the Palace of Westminster
Image source, PA MediaMembers of the House of Lords gather in the chamber
Image source, PA MediaMembers of the King's Body Guards of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms arrive at the Sovereign's Entrance to the Palace of Westminster
And here is the procession, showing the King and Queen making the short journey down the Mall and then down Whitehall to Parliament.
The crown held by Lt Col Michael Vernon is being carried into the regalia room where it will be given a slightly superior cushion to sit on before going on display.
It arrived here in its own carriage too.
Members of the House of Lords, decked out in their traditional ermine robes, have begun to gather in the chamber ahead of the State Opening.
Image source, ReutersPeers gather in the House of Lords
Image source, ReutersLord Michael Grade, former TV executive, is among those waiting already
Image source, ReutersAlso spotted is Baroness Floella Benjamin
Sean Coughlan
Royal correspondent
The State Opening of Parliament is a classic mix of constitutional politics and dressing up.
It’s a ceremony dating back to the 15th Century that marks the start of a parliamentary session, bringing together the constituent parts of Parliament – the Crown, peers and MPs.
But it also involves crowns and robes and titles like "Gold Stick" and "Black Rod".
The King will wear the Imperial State Crown, with its 2,868 diamonds, while the Queen will wear the George IV Diadem, previously worn by Elizabeth II and Victoria.
It might be familiar from being the crown worn by Elizabeth II on postage stamps.
Queen Camilla will be at the King’s side in the dress she wore at the Coronation.
The Sword of State will be carried in procession, along with the "cap of maintenance" - which is a symbolic velvet and ermine hat, even though it sounds like a limit on welfare payments.
Image source, Getty ImagesKing Charles holding the Sword of State at his coronation ceremony
Image source, PA MediaThe Imperial State Crown is carried in a separate carriage to Parliament
We've just had the first pictures of one of several carriages leaving Buckingham Palace this morning to Westminster - carrying the King's crown.
Charles is coming in a separate carriage and is due to arrive there in about half an hour ahead of the speech at about 11.30.
We've had an exclusive glimpse inside the Speaker's House in the Palace of Westminster - it's the workplace of Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons.
Sir Lindsay says he is "very excited" for the speech ahead. He also discusses his outfit with the BBC's deputy political editor Vicky Young, explaining that today it includes tights, a golden jacket and robes, and confirms that he has already rehearsed the choreography for the day twice.
"We're on the world stage and I do enjoy the occasion," he says.
Image source, EPAStarmer will get a chance to speak in Parliament later during the debate
Labour leader Keir Starmer is expected to use the King's Speech as a chance to put forward the case for a Labour government, before the next general election.
Speaking ahead of the speech, he said that the country is "crying out" for change and described the Tories' time in government as "13 years of decline", arguing that "a plan for a decade of national renewal" is needed.
Quote MessageWith a legacy of stagnant growth, sky-rocketing mortgages, soaring prices and crumbling schools and hospitals, Rishi Sunak admits the country needs to change; but this government cannot deliver it."
He said that Labour has "an exciting programme of long-term reform", whereas the Conservatives have "only gimmicks, division and more of the same".
There's just under an hour to go until the first King's Speech in more than 70 years. We've just had these pictures coming in of some of the preparations:
Image source, ReutersThe King's Bodyguard, the Yeomen of the Guard, get off a coach as they arrive at the Houses of Parliament
Image source, PA MediaMembers of the Armed Forces march on the Mall, London
Image source, PA MediaA member of the King's Body Guards of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms - who provide a bodyguard to the monarch at ceremonial events - arrives in Westminster