The Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.
The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.
The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.
Queen Camilla gives a speech where she pledges her solidarity for the victims of sexual abuse.
Holyrood members will wade through about 300 proposed changes to the law before a final vote.