speech from the throne

English

Alternative forms

• Speech from the Throne

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.

   Synonym: throne speech

   • 2008 November 19, “Speech From The Throne Concentrates Almost Entirely On Economy”, in CityNews, Toronto, 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