The queen has never before delivered "Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech" on behalf of a coalition government. This year's version of the ritual, which took place on May 25th, was peculiar in other ways, too. With 22 bills planned for an 18-month parliamentary session, it sets a fearsome pace. It is as though the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition does not believe it is long for this world, and has resolved to live fast even if it is to die young.
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