English Explanatory Dictionary

King's speech

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An address to the people of the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth broadcast on radio and television by the King on Christmas Day
An annual statement made by the King in the House of Lords to the assembled members of both houses of parliament outlining the government's proposed legislation programme for the next twelve months.

Word forms

King's speech King's speeches

Related words

Queen's speech

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