King's speech

American  

noun

1. (in the British Parliament) a speech reviewing domestic conditions and foreign relations, prepared by the ministry in the name of the sovereign, and read at the opening of the Parliament either by the sovereign in person or by commission.

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King's speech British  

noun

1. (in Britain and the Commonwealth when the sovereign is male) another name for speech from the throne

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King's speech

The record companies argued that King’s speech lost copyright protection because of its public delivery.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

Ross and Barnes had no idea if they’d be allowed to include King’s speech.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2025

And, they say, he willfully misrepresents Dr. King’s speech, which also protested persistent segregation, police brutality and Black poverty.

From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2024

The plan is expected to be included in the King's speech on Tuesday, which sets out the government's legislative agenda and is expected to focus heavily on law and order.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2023

After Dr. King’s speech was over, Reverend Bevel talked about love and nonviolence.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry