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Britain’s Charles III gives first King’s Speech as monarch

Britain's King Charles III delivers the opening address of parliament on November 7, 2023 (Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool/AFP)

Britain’s King Charles III has delivered his first opening address of parliament since taking the throne, laying out the government’s policy priorities in areas spanning the economy, foreign policy and criminal justice.

The annual address – known as the King’s or Queen’s Speech – is a centuries-old tradition marking a new parliamentary session. The remarks are prepared by the government and read out by the monarch.

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