King Charles delivers the King’s Speech for the first time since taking the crown. Image source: X @RoyalCentral
King’s Speech: Britons unimpressed by King Charles’ address
King Charles’ first King’s Speech since taking the crown however his words and appearance have left citizens unimpressed.
King Charles delivers the King’s Speech for the first time since taking the crown. Image source: X @RoyalCentral
King Charles III issued the 2023 King’s Speech in London, England on Tuesday the 7th of November 2023. It was the first time he’d taken on the annual address since his coronation in May 2023.
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The first King’s Speech in 71 years took place on Tuesday morning in the United Kingdom as King Charles addressed the nation for the first time as the head monarch. His address was just under 15 minutes long and touched on a number of important measures that could change the lives of British citizens.
However, many viewers from the United Kingdom were left unmoved and unimpressed by what they felt was a show of extravagance during a time when many Britons were struggling to make ends meet.
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KINGS SPEECH 2023: WHAT DID KING CHARLES PROMISE?
The issue of Crime took centre stage during the 2023 King’s Speech. Among the many highlights were new proposed laws that could result in harsher penalties for criminals, particularly sexual offenders. His Highness also promised tighter cigarette laws, plans to bring down inflation, and explained some of the upcoming changes to the country’s education system.
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He ended his grand speech by saying, “My government will, in all respects, seek to make long-term decisions in the interests of future generations. My ministers will address inflation and the drivers of low growth over demands for greater spending or borrowing. My ministers will put the security of communities and the nation ahead of the rights of those who endanger it. By taking these long-term decisions, my government will change this country and build a better future.”
UK CITIZENS UNCONVINCED BY KING CHARLES
Despite the optimistic tone of the King’s Speech, many British viewers were left unconvinced by the tone of his speech. In fact, the luxurious nature of the event itself offended those who felt as if the Monarchy was completely out of touch with the needs of the average citizen. King Charles was draped in expensive regalia from head to toe and was seated on a gold throne as he addressed the masses.
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Many felt as if this show of “pomp” was a slap in the face to many of the country’s struggling citizens who are dealing with rising inflation, price hikes and increased job insecurity. UK MP, Steven Bonnard summed up the people’s sentiments when he wrote on X, “I opted to read the King’s Speech rather than traipse into the Lords to hear it…. but a man dressed like this talking about ways to help ease the Cost of Living crisis?”
It seems as if King Charles will have a lot of work to do in order to win the masses over following this latest address.
