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The Prince of Wales stood in for the Queen at the state opening of Parliament, delivering the government's proposed legislation for the new parliamentary session, including 38 bills tackling climate change, levelling up, conversion therapy and protest rights.

@stanjones31 said: “Whilst he and his extended family wine and dine at our expense”

@dihill1 wrote: “The crown arrives in a Rolls Royce all on its own. In other news, people are having to choose between buying food and paying their bills."

@stvie2kewl wrote: “Her Majesty’s government will oversee and ensure the destitution of millions of workers.”

@tonylaw707 said: “Was it just me or did he read that as if he didn't believe a single word?”

@Nevsolo replied: “Sounded like he was saying ‘Her Majesty's ministers’ and ‘Her Majesty's government’ through gritted teeth.”

@anotherukvoice wrote: “The government will ease the cost of living, says the man sitting in a gold chair, surrounded by gold.”

@scottaine replied: “Exactly! And how much exactly was spent on this outdated and disgusting opening. Makes me sick to my stomach.”

@zzy198 tweeted: “It’s crazy… those who are in charge and make these decisions don’t need any help or assistance with the cost of living… they’ve no interest other than to make themselves richer. Get some people in there making decisions who are actually directly impacted.”

@jonnyb60 added: “He proved that he could do deadpan with those comic lines...”

@adctd said “All very commendable, but people need help, not words from people who don't.”

@chrisblinker said: “We in a cost of living crisis, so how. much money was wasted on this?”

@dube_ ji wrote: “Just wait until the trade war with EU and the recession which follows.”

@paulemanuelli wrote: “An 80-seat majority wasted by a Government with no vision or aspirations, other than to remain in power at any cost to the country.”

@joycejo said: “Prince Charles sounds like he doesn't believe a single word he had to read, like most of us. Bit of sarcasm in his voice.”

@chiefbeard wrote: “Jam tomorrow!”