Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The King’s Speech concludes with the words: “Other measures will be laid before you”, a phrase used to give the government flexibility to introduce other bills (draft laws) during the session.
UK The King delivers the King’s Speech 📜 | State Opening 2026
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The King’s Speech is handed over by the Lord Chancellor, David Lammy MP. It is written by the current government and outlines plans for the next Parliamentary session.
UK The Serjeant-at-Arms collects the mace | State Opening 2026
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Serjeant-at-Arms collects the ceremonial mace from the table in the Commons Chamber. Alongside the Speaker and Black Rod, he leads the Members of the House of Commons as they walk towards the @HouseofLords
UK Black Rod knocks on the House of Commons Chamber door 🚪 | State Opening 2026
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Black Rod is sent to the @House of Commons to summon MPs to listen to the King’s Speech in the @House of Lords.
On his approach, the doors are slammed in his face, symbolising the independence of the Commons from the Lords and the monarchy. Black Rod then knocks three times before the doors are re-opened.
UK The King and Queen arrive for State Opening 👑 | State Opening 2026
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive for the State Opening of Parliament. They processed through the Royal Gallery, with the King wearing the Imperial State Crown, to the House of Lords chamber.
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UK Antisemitism in the UK – Home Affairs Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Home Affairs Committee questions representatives from the Jewish communities and experts in antisemitism and community safety to explore the level of threat posed to Jewish communities. The session will explore the adequacy of the response to recent violence from Government and law enforcement.
Witnesses:
Danny Stone MBE – Chief Executive at Antisemitism Policy Trust
Russell Langer – Director of Public Affairs at Jewish Leadership Council
Karen Newman – Vice President for Security, Resilience and Communities at Board of Deputies of British Jews
Dave Rich MBE – Director of Policy at Community Security Trust
Lord Mann – Independent Adviser on Antisemitism
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/27251/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
South Africa: Minister of Tourism leads Panel discussion on ‘Digitalisation for Our Tourism Growth’ in African
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister of Tourism leads Panel discussion on ‘Digitalisation for Our Tourism Growth’ by African Tourism Ministers
DRC: Peace Advocate goes on patrol with Bangladeshi peacekeepers | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
During a wide-ranging visit to Bunia in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, UN Global Peace Advocate Maryam Bukar Hassan, aka alhanislam, took part in a patrol by the Bangladeshi contingent of the UN mission, MONUSCO. Hassan engaged with women traders and community leaders on the security and economic challenges they face on a daily basis. She also met with women peacekeepers from the Bangladeshi, Indonesian, and Nepalese contingents, who shared their experiences in peacekeeping and the realities of their engagement as women serving communities.
Lastly, Hassan visited Martyrs’ Monument, which was erected in tribute to fallen peacekeepers. She reflected on the service and sacrifice of peacekeepers who have to spend time away from their families to protect people in some of the world’s most complex environments.
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UK State Opening of Parliament
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
State Opening marks the formal start of Parliament’s working year. His Majesty the King will open Parliament by reading the Speech from the Throne in the House of Lords chamber. The Speech is written by the government and contains an outline of its policies and proposed legislation for the parliamentary session.
State Opening is the only regular occasion when the three parts of Parliament – the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons – meet.
Find out more https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2026/may-2026/state-opening-of-parliament-2026/
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Supervision Newsletter – May 2026
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
"Market fragmentation is banks’ real constraint"
Supervision will not pivot away from resilience, says Frank Elderson, Vice-Chair of the ECB Supervisory Board, stressing that the banking union is key to competitiveness. He clarifies that ECB guidance is not law and explains the risks behind Anthropic’s Mythos.
Read the full interview here:
https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/press/interviews/date/2026/html/ssm.in260513~cb8e1269c5.en.html