King Charles III has promised to 'deliver a long-term plan to safeguard the future of football' with an independent regulator at the state opening of Parliament.

Charles III has delivered his first King's Speech to Parliament, marking the start of the parliamentary year.

In this tradition, which goes back centuries, the new monarch made pledges and promises in all areas of life to Parliament.

Reading supporters, and football supporters around the country, have been pushing for ownership reform across the pyramid.

Reading East MP, Matt Rodda, joined a march with over 1,000 Reading supporters against owner Dai Yongge, and said: “I am very concerned that once again Reading Football Club and Reading fans may be penalised by the EFL’s disciplinary process for the owner’s financial management of the club and I would ask the panel to consider the unusual situation facing the club.

"The ongoing issues at Reading clearly show the importance of introducing a new regulator for football and I am calling on the Government to include a Bill to improve regulation of the game in the King’s Speech this week.”

Speaking at the Houses of Parliament, King Charles III said: "My government will deliver a long-term plan to safeguard the future of football clubs for the benefit of communities and fans."

This new independent football regulator is set to have powers to step in and resolve how money flows from the Premier League down the pyramid.