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Britain’s King Charles III speaks during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, on November 7, 2023. Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

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PETER YOUNG: King’s speech - not a film but the real thing

One of the interesting features of life in modern Britain is a readiness by many to expose the self-importance and pomposity of others. Those who take themselves too seriously – particularly people in public life whose acquisition of power can go to their heads and cloud their judgement - are often subject to criticism and even ridicule. This applies, in particular, to any sitting government.

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