King Charles announces nationalisation of railways

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King Charles III donned a ceremonial crown and robe on Wednesday to give a speech formally opening the session of the new British parliament. After a national election earlier this month, the UK legislature is decisively left-leaning for the first time in 14 years.

Wednesday was one of the most significant public addresses delivered by King Charles since he was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. Charles took a break from public appearances to undergo treatment for about three months before returning to public duties earlier this summer.