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The Earl Marshal is responsible for organising major state ceremonies such as the State Opening of Parliament, where the monarch reads out the King’s Speech. The Duke of Norfolk tells us more about his role and all the preparation that goes into the start of the parliamentary year.

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Members quizzed the government on the increase in price of 2026 FIFA World Cup replica football kits, in this question from Lord Walker of Broxton.

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Following the State Opening of Parliament, the House of Lords will debate the content of the King’s Speech over five days.

On the fifth and final day of debate, members will discuss foreign affairs, international relations and defence.

Find out more about the King’s Speech debates: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2026/may-2026/state-opening-of-parliament-2026/

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Members questioned the government on hate speech and Islamophobia at the Unite the Kingdom march held in London on 16 May.

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The Lord Speaker has accepted an urgent question from Lord Sharpe of Epsom on the what plans the government has to introduce voluntary price caps or freezes on essential food items and the impact on food prices, supply, competition and investment.

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What assessment has the government made of the impact a possible El Niño event later this year would have on public services; and what advice are they preparing for businesses and for the general public? Lord Harris of Haringey asks in this highlight from Lords questions.

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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2026-05-19/debates/7A233B5F-8C2A-42C6-8043-C70719D1CADA/ElNi%C3%B1oImpact

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Following the State Opening of Parliament, the House of Lords will debate the content of the King’s Speech over five days.

On the fourth day of debate, members will discuss health, housing and transport.

Find out more about the King’s Speech debates: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2026/may-2026/state-opening-of-parliament-2026/

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What assessment has the government made of the impact a possible El Niño event later this year would have on public services; and what advice are they preparing for businesses and for the general public? Lord Harris of Haringey asks in this highlight from Lords questions.

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Following the State Opening of Parliament, the House of Lords will debate the content of the King’s Speech over five days.

On the third day of debate, members will discuss education, culture, technology and energy security.

Find out more about the King’s Speech debates: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2026/may-2026/state-opening-of-parliament-2026/

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What plans are there to improve miscarriage care and support? On Monday 18 May, Lords members quizzed the government.

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