The last time a parliamentary session was ended by a male sovereign was in 1951.
Parliament has been formally prorogued by a king for the first time in more than 70 years, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II – the UK’s longest-reigning sovereign.
The royal address, read out by the Lords Leader Lord True, set out legislation passed during the parliamentary session and other measures taken by the Government. The fiercely opposed Strikes Act will allow ministers to impose minimum levels of service during industrial action by ambulance staff, firefighters, railway workers and those in other sectors deemed essential.
“I wish to thank you for the sympathy and support that has been extended to my family and myself from across both Houses of Parliament, the nation and beyond.
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