(in Britain and the Commonwealth when the sovereign is male) another name for speech from the throne
speech from the throne in British English
noun
(in Britain and the dominions of the Commonwealth) the speech at the opening of each session of Parliament in which the Government outlines its legislative programme. It is read by the sovereign or his or her representative
Also called (esp Brit): King's speech, Queen's speech
King's speech in American English
noun
(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 bythe sovereign in person or by commission
Also called (when a queen is sovereign): Queen's speech