Queen’s speech: Prince Charles steadies ‘frail’ Queen after second speech in months
QUEEN ELIZABETH II attended the State Opening of Parliament ceremony this morning - and sparked concern among some royal fans who described her as "frail".
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The Queen delivered her second Queen's speech in less than three months this morning. But some royal fans focused more on the monarch's appearance rather than her words, written for her by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Two royal fans had the impression the Queen looked "frail" during this morning's State Opening of Parliament.
One wrote on Twitter, adding a sad emoji: "Queen looks very frail".
Another wrote on the social media platform: "I think because the queen is in day dress it is more noticeable how frail she seems"
Another social media user argued Prince Charles should take the reins of the monarchy and allow the Queen to enjoy her 90s without the burdens of royal duties.
They wrote: "The Queen is in her 90's and is delivering a speech in the Lords.
"Time for The Prince Of Wales to take over these things surely? He is sitting there anyway."
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The Queen was accompanied inside the House of Lords by Prince Charles, who held her hand while they were slowly proceeding towards the throne.
The monarch donned an aqua green with a matching hat, and she accessorised her outfit with cream-coloured gloves, her signature black handbag and black shoes.
As this was a dressed-down State Opening of Parliament ceremony, the Queen didn't wear her ermine robe or a crown.
Similarly, Prince Charles wore a normal outfit rather than his uniform and medals.
The Queen and the Prince of Wales were also taken to the Houses of Parliament by car rather than in a horse-drawn carriage.
While the monarch didn't wear any diadem, the imperial state crown, which symbolises the sovereignty of the Queen, was still featured in this ceremony.
The crown was brought to Parliament in another car, separate from the Queen, and left on the podium near the throne from which the monarch delivered the speech.
The monarch decided not to wear this crown also at the last State Opening of Parliament, on October 14.
This decision came down to the fact, according to some royal commentators, that the crown has become too heavy - weighing approximately one kilogram.
Today marked the Queen's last engagement of 2019.
The monarch is expected to head to Sandringham by the end of the week, where she will join her husband Prince Philip and start her winter break.
The Queen is expected to remain in Norfolk until February 6, when she will return to London to kick-start her working year.