Speech from the Throne

Speech from the Throne

English

Alternative forms

• Throne Speech

Noun

Speech from the Throne (plural Speeches from the Throne)

1. A ceremonial event in some monarchies having parliamentary systems of government, occurring at the opening of a new parliamentary session or at some other interval, in which a king, queen, or designated official reads a prepared speech to the members of parliament outlining the government's agenda.
   • 2008, "Speech From The Throne Concentrates Almost Entirely On Economy," CityNews (Toronto), 19 Nov. (retrieved 12 Dec. 2008):

     The government laid out its agenda for your dollars in Ottawa Wednesday as Governor General Michaelle Jean read the Speech from the Throne.

Translations

ceremonial event

German: Thronrede f