The Queen says: "For the first time, environmental principles will be enshrined in law" to "protect and improve the environment for future generations".

Measures being introduced include improving air and water quality, tackling plastic pollution and restoring habitats so plant and wildlife "can thrive".

The Animal Welfare Bill will also return, including banning imports on trophy hunting.

On to infrastructure - and the Queen says the government will "ensure that the benefits of a prospering economy reach every corner of the United Kingdom".

She says they will "set out a long term vision to improve the nation's digital, transport and energy infrastructure".

The Queen adds that "new legislation will accelerate the delivery of fast, reliable broadband to millions of homes" and proposals on railway reform will be brought forward.

Moving onto education, the Queen says her ministers will "ensure that all young people have access to excellent education, unlocking their full potential and preparing them for the world of work".

And when it comes to that work, a bill is proposed to "support those working hard" over the allocation of tips.

There will also be help so "people can plan for the future... providing simpler oversight of pensions savings", as well as "greater powers to tackle irresponsible management of private pension schemes".

The Queen says the government is "committed to addressing violent crime and strengthening confidence in the criminal justice system".

She says there will be a new sentencing law to "better reflect the severity of crimes" and an improved response to foreign national offenders.

There will also be new proposals for victims to see they "receive the support they need and the justice they deserve" - including changes to the parole system.

The Domestic Abuse Bill will continue to be debated in this session of Parliament, as well as a bill to minimise the impact of divorce on children.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Chancellor Sajid Javid watch on from the back of the House of Lords as the Queen continues her speech.

There's not much room in this part of the chamber - it's standing room only, and not all MPs are able to get much of a view.

The Queen continues: "My government's new economic plan will be underpinned by a responsible fiscal strategy, investing in economic growth while maintaining the stability of the public finances."

She then goes on to describe her government's plans for the NHS.

She says: "Measures will be brought forward to support and strengthen the National Health Service, its workforce and resources, enabling it to deliver the highest quality care."

This includes a new independent body to investigate serious healthcare incidents.

The Queen also says her government will reform adult social care, "to ensure dignity in old age", and reform to the Mental Health Act.

The Queens says a new immigration bill will "lay the foundation for a fair, modern and global immigration system".

She adds: "My government remains committed to ensuring that resident European citizens, who have built their lives in and contributed so much to the United Kingdom, have the right to remain."

First up in the speech is, perhaps unsurprisingly, Brexit.

The Queen says: "My government's priority has always been to secure the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union on 31 October.

"My government intends to work towards a new partnership with the European Union, based on free trade and friendly cooperation."

She says her ministers will work on new regimes for fisheries, agriculture and trade, "seizing the opportunities that arise from leaving the European Union".

Firstly however, Sarah Clarke, the first-ever female Black Rod – a senior parliamentary official – knocks on the door of the Commons to summon MPs for the Queen’s Speech.

As per tradition, she has the door slammed in her face, and has to knock three times to gain entry.

Black Rod is the Monarch's representative in the Lords, and this routine is meant to symbolise the independence of Commons from the Crown.

The Queen is now on the throne in the House of Lords, and the speech will soon begin.

Having left the Robing Room, the Queen now heads into the House of Lords, where she will deliver her speech.

Commons Speaker John Bercow heads past a number of MPs in the Members' Lobby, and into the Commons chamber.

Plaid Cymru's leader in Westminster Liz Saville Roberts says today's Queen's Speech is "side noise" and "electoral claptrap".

Instead she says the focus should be on Brexit, with the deadline in "a matter of days".

“That is, in all honesty, what we should be talking about today," she tells the BBC.

Having arrived at the Palace of Westminster, the monarch will now head into the Robing Room to prepare for this morning's ceremony.

The Queen is now leaving Buckingham Palace and travelling up the Mall to Westminster.

The coach may look like an antique, but it was actually built in 2010 - mostly in Australia.

It has heating inside, which the royals will be grateful of today.

The Queen is accompanied by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.