King's Speech to take place days after key May elections
King Charles III will attend Parliament to read out the government's legislative agenda for the coming months.
www.bbc.co.ukHere’s the latest on King Charles’s Speech timing.
- The King's Speech is scheduled for May 13, 2026, with the appearance expected in the morning hours (around 11:30 am local time) as part of the State Opening of Parliament. This timing has been reported by multiple outlets as the official date for unveiling the government’s legislative agenda.[3][6]
- If you want to watch, major UK broadcasters typically simulcast the speech on BBC with ITV/others carrying coverage as well; local in-paris viewing will depend on your channel access and streaming options (BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, etc.).[4][3]
- For a quick check on any last-minute adjustments to prorogation or schedule, outlets like GB News and the Evening Standard have published updates noting the May 13 date and the surrounding parliamentary timetable.[1][6]
Illustration: A simple timeline
- May 7: Local elections (contextual backdrop)
- May 13, 11:30 am: King Charles delivers the Speech in Parliament
- Following days: Debates and Humble Address vote in the Commons
If you’d like, I can pull a concise, up-to-date watch guide for Paris time zones and give you streaming options available in France.