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The King’s speech: six reflections

10 September 2022

9:30 PM

10 September 2022

9:30 PM

King Charles III gave us plenty to reflect on with his first speech last night. He spoke movingly about his mother, but also gave us an indication about how he sees his role and that of the monarchy – which will matter greatly as he starts to put his own mark on the royal family, its role and its limits in British public life.

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