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King Charles opens Parliament during a crisis

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King Charles III opens the British Parliament. This event is the 'State Opening'. The King uses a carriage. He wears a crown. He wears a robe. He speaks in the 'Ober-Haus'. This speech is the 'King's Speech'.

The government writes the speech. The King reads the plans. He stays neutral. He talks about a 'Sozial-Reform'. He wants to work with the European Union. He wants to pay for better transport.

Keir Starmer watches the speech. His situation is difficult. His party loses many votes. 4 ministers leave the government. 80 people demand his resignation. People wait for Thursday.

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Definitions

State Opening
The official opening of the British Parliament.
King's Speech
The speech by the King about government plans.
Ober-Haus
A part of the British Parliament.
Sozial-Reform
Changes to laws for social support.

People

Charles III.
The King of Great Britain.
Keir Starmer
The Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Wes Streeting
The health minister.

Locations

London
The capital city of Great Britain.

Sources

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