The King's speech: Charles sets out government's programme to parliament
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The King's speech: Charles sets out government's programme to parliament
Under the British constitution, parliament is officially opened by the monarch, who reads a speech written and prepared by the ruling party.
Parliament is sitting again after its summer recess.