The Facts

• Britain's King Charles III presided over the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday, delivering a speech that laid out the legislative priorities of the UK's new government for the coming year.

• Though the King delivers it, the speech is written by the elected government, currently led by Labour Party leader and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

• Starmer's priorities include easing the country's cost-of-living crisis and spurring economic growth by seeking "a new partnership with both business and working people" and "prioritizing wealth creation for all communities."