Deconstructing a royal event, in five parts

The first King's speech in 72 years shows how much has changed (and what traditions have returned)

Nov 08, 2023

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King Charles III reading the speech from the throne at the State Opening of Parliament on November 7, 2023 (Credit: Copyright House of Lords 2023 / Photography by Roger Harris)

The photo of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the thrones in the House of Lords for the State Opening of Parliament represents a return to traditions that had fallen away in …

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