"speech from the throne" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: speeches from the throne [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|speeches from the throne}} speech from the throne (plural speeches from the throne)
  1. An event in certain monarchies in which the reigning sovereign, or their representative, reads a prepared speech to members of the nation's legislature. Wikipedia link: speech from the throne Synonyms: throne speech, Speech from the Throne Translations (ceremonial event): discours du Trône (French), Thronrede [feminine] (German)

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