King Charles to lay out UK government agenda as Starmer battles to save PM job
Key takeaways
- Watch the speech live at 12:30pm Paris time (GMT+2).
- Issued on: 13/05/2026 - 09:27Modified: 13/05/2026 - 10:03
- By: FRANCE 24 The King's Speech marks the ceremonial opening of the UK parliament.
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King Charles III will deliver the government's legislative programme for the coming year in the traditional King's Speech on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hanging in the balance following heavy defeats in local elections that have exacerbated divisions within the ruling Labour party. Watch the speech live at 12:30pm Paris time (GMT+2).
Issued on: 13/05/2026 - 09:27Modified: 13/05/2026 - 10:03
By: FRANCE 24 The King's Speech marks the ceremonial opening of the UK parliament. © Kirsty Wigglesworth, AFP King Charles III will on Wednesday outline UK leader Keir Starmer's next legislative plans, during a pomp-filled ceremony that could have huge repercussions for the embattled prime minister's future.