Queen's Speech
Monarch's legislative outline
The Queen's Speech is the formal address delivered by the British monarch at the State Opening of Parliament, outlining the government's legislative agenda for the coming session.
Though read by the sovereign, the speech is written by the ruling government: The Queen's Speech promised reforms to the healthcare system.
Now called the King's Speech under a male monarch.
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- Imperial State CrownBritish monarch's ceremonial headpiece
- robeLong loose outer garment
- Prime MinisterParliamentary head of state
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
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Queen's Speechparliamentary debate
Formal legislative chamber discussion
Queen's Speechvote of no confidence
Motion forcing government's resignation
parliamentary opposition · protest speech · counter-proposal · minority report
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