2006-07-04 02:39:36 · 13 answers · asked by thompson1937 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The Queen's Speech
2006-07-04 02:43:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Royal Christmas Message (currently coined The Queen's Christmas Message) is broadcast by the British Sovereign to the Commonwealth at Christmas. The tradition began in 1932 with a radio broadcast by George V on the BBC Empire Service. Today the broadcast is made on television.
(the Queen's Speech is the one she makes at the State Opening of Parliament, outlining what the government are intending to do during the next session. It is written by the Government and just read out by the Queen. She has no input whatsoever. The Christmas Message is written by the Queen - or her scriptwriters!)
2006-07-04 10:48:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speech from the Throne
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Queen Elizabeth II reads Canada's Speech from the Throne in 1977The Speech from the Throne (or Throne Speech) is an event in certain monarchies in which the monarch (or a representative) reads a prepared speech to a complete session of parliament, outlining the government's agenda for the coming year. This event is often held annually, although in some places it may occur more or less frequently whenever a new session of parliament is opened. In all locations, the speech from the throne is not written by the head of state who reads it, but rather by the government.
In the United Kingdom, the speech from the throne is commonly called the Queen's Speech and is part of a lavish affair known as the State Opening of Parliament, with many formalities and traditions, including the Queen's wearing of her official state crown. In other Commonwealth Realms, the Governor-General (or sometimes the Queen herself) reads the throne speech. Furthermore, in some Commonwealth Realms such as Australia and Canada, a throne speech is also prepared by state or provincial governments to outline local plans and is read by the respective Governors of the Australian states or Lieutenant Governors of the Canadian provinces, who represent the sovereign at the subnational level.
Other monarchies, such as the Netherlands, Norway, and Japan, have similar throne speech ceremonies as well.
In most cases, the speech is read in a neutral voice, and although the Head of State may refer to "my government," it is clearly established that the speech is not meant to imply endorsement or support for the stated policies.
Many republics, especially those who are members of the Commonwealth or former British colonies also hold a yearly event in which the president gives a speech to a joint session of the legislature, such as the State of the Union address given by the President of the United States. Where the President is the political head of the government the speech is more partisan in character.
2006-07-04 09:53:32 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Queen's Speech
2006-07-05 09:40:11 · answer #4 · answered by robleot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just 'The Queen's Speech'. Channel 4 does an alternative version - a well known person talks about a subject of their choice
2006-07-04 09:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about nicknames but its called The Queens Speech.
2006-07-04 09:43:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always been "The Queen's Speech"
2006-07-07 21:19:52 · answer #7 · answered by Jackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the queen's speech
2006-07-04 09:43:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mouse of the Palace!
2006-07-04 09:48:53 · answer #9 · answered by Konfuzius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called "THE QUEENS SPEECH"
2006-07-04 09:45:59 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋