World A Guide to the King’s Speech: Crown Jewels, Black Rod and a Mace July 17, 2024July 17, 2024Megan Specia and Allison McCannComments Off on A Guide to the King’s Speech: Crown Jewels, Black Rod and a Mace When King Charles unveils the U.K. government’s agenda in Parliament, he is surrounded by rituals that nod to hundreds of years of history.
