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King Charles is giving his first Kings Speech today and Express.co.uk takes a look at the key details from todays major political event.

A source said the decision would have huge benefits for consumers, reduce road deaths and help decarbonise transport, while Rishi Sunak is thought to be keen to push the bill through quickly.

The first King’s Speech for more than 70 years will be used by the Prime Minister to set out a string of criminal justice measures.

Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the State Opening of Parliament.

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk rejected the suggestion that the measures in the King's Speech were focused on a general election, expected next year.

King Charles III will be present at the State Opening of Parliament as monarch for the first time today. It will be the first time since 1950 that a King has opened Parliament.

King Charles III will open Parliament as the reigning monarch for the first time today in the traditional State Opening ceremony. It signifies a new session for Parliament in 2023-24.

The Prince of Wales gets eco-friendly whilst visiting Singapore to highlight the importance of incubators to environmental innovators on day three of his visit.

King Charles arrived at the Palace of Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament with Queen Camilla. | World News

Its more than familiar to us from our £1 coins and, for those over 40, from the £1 note that came before - the magnificent George IV Diadem worn by the late Queen Elizabeth.