Is tradition worth defending? Today, British politicians get back to work after the election. But first they must have their own plans read to them by an old man on a gold chair.
A golden throne, frills and trumpets
Plans: The King’s Speech today will list the laws the government hopes to pass in the first year of what Labour hopes will be a decade in charge. Glossary
Palace of Westminster - Where the UK's House of Commons and House of Lords meet.
House of Commons - The democratically elected house of the UK Parliament. It consists of 650 Members of Parliament.
MPs - Members of Parliament. MPs are elected to represent people in 650 different geographical areas.
House of Lords - In the UK, the upper chamber of the UK Parliament. It is made up of hereditary peers, the Lords Spiritual (bishops) and life peers.
Keir Starmer - The leader of the UK Labour Party since 2020 and British prime minister since July 2024.
parliament - An assembly of representatives, usually of an entire nation, that makes laws.
Tradition - A custom or event that has been taking place for many years, often passed down from generation to generation.
Representative - Somebody who stands in for somebody else, or attends an event on their behalf.
Interfering - Involve yourself in a situation where you are not wanted or needed.