Today, King Charles will give his first speech from the throne as monarch. He delivered the queen’s speech once as Prince of Wales, deputising in May 2022 for his mother, who could not attend. This is the first speech by a king since 1951, though on that occasion King George VI was too ill to attend and the speech was read out by the Lord Chancellor.
Who writes the king’s speech and why does it matter?
The king’s speech is the central part of the ceremony marking the state opening of parliament.
