The King's Speech Versus the Coffee Break: A Tale of Two Crises The British government is in a state of suspended animation, weakened by months of scandal and infighting.
Amidst this backdrop of crisis, two events are unfolding simultaneously: the State Opening of Parliament, where the monarch will read out the government's legislative plans, and a private meeting between the Prime Minister and the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting.
The juxtaposition is striking.