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Prince Charles looked like he was falling asleep during the Queen's speech, and the video is pretty awkward

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  • A video appears to show Prince Charles falling asleep during the Queen's speech in Parliament on Thursday. 
  • The 71-year-old heir to the throne accompanied Her Majesty as she marked the State Opening after the general election.
  • However, as the monarch spoke Charles could be seen blinking rapidly and bowing his head, and he appeared to have his eyes closed at times.
  • Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

Prince Charles appeared to nod off during the Queen's speech at the State Opening of Parliament on Thursday.

As Her Majesty's eldest son and heir to the throne, the 71-year-old was there to accompany the monarch as she commemorated a new session of Parliament after the general election.

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