Charles Opens Britain’s Parliament With ‘King’s Speech’

My lords and members of the House of Commons, my government will govern in service to the country. My government’s legislative program will be mission-led and based upon the principles of security, fairness and opportunity for all. Stability will be the cornerstone of my government’s economic policy. My government recognizes the urgency of the global climate challenge. It is committed to a clean energy transition, which will lower energy bills for consumers over time. A bill will be introduced to set up Great British Energy, a publicly owned clean power company headquartered in Scotland. My government will seek to strengthen the border and make streets safer. A bill will be introduced to modernize the asylum and immigration system. Its commitment to NATO will remain unshakable. It will maintain a strong armed forces, including the nuclear deterrent. To ensure that the United Kingdom’s defense capabilities are matched to the changing nature of global strategic threats, my government will conduct a strategic defense review.