Britain's King Charles III sits besides Queen Camilla during the last State Opening of Parliament on Nov. 7.
The State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday is all about the pomp, when the tradition and theatrics of the constitutional monarchy are on full display, designed to awe the public and bestow legitimacy during transitions of power.The British monarch will arrive in a carriage, enter Westminster through a special door and proceed to a gold throne, where he will deliver a speech in a neutral tone.
Center-left Labour wants to nationalize the train service and create a public-owned green energy utility. It wants to boost the economy by encouraging the construction of homes and infrastructure.