The King's Speech — State Opening of Parliament (2026)
King Charles III
The King's Speech at the 2026 State Opening of Parliament will set out the UK government's legislative programme for the new parliamentary session. Written by the government and read by King Charles III, the speech traditionally marks the formal start of parliamentary business and previews the year's policy priorities. Verified transcript will be added once published by royal.uk and gov.uk after the event.
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Quick facts
- Speaker
- King Charles III
- Year
- 2026
- Category
- ceremonial
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