Queen's speech
Britishnoun
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The late Queen's speech to both houses of Congress in 1991 was the first because her father George VI in 1939 had refused to make a speech, worrying about how his stammer might be perceived.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
The government is expected to reaffirm its commitment to pass legislation to deal with the legacy of the Troubles with a pledge in the Queen's speech later on Tuesday.
From BBC ● May 10, 2022
“At Her Majesty’s request, and with the agreement of the relevant authorities, The Prince of Wales will read The Queen’s speech on Her Majesty’s behalf,” the palace said.
From Washington Post ● May 9, 2022
"At Her Majesty's request, and with the agreement of the relevant authorities, The Prince of Wales will read The Queen's speech on Her Majesty's behalf, with The Duke of Cambridge also in attendance."
From Reuters ● May 9, 2022
An inquiry by the whole House was demanded into the causes of the long continued manufacturing depression referred to in the Queen's speech.
From The Grand Old Man by Richard B. (Richard Briscoe) Cook
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