King’s speech
When King Charles III rose to address the US Congress, the setting suggested a ceremony. The substance suggested something closer to intervention.
The new Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak officially become the British prime minister following his meeting with King Charles III, where he was asked to form the next government.
The King received The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP at Buckingham Palace today.
His Majesty asked him to form a new Administration. Mr. Sunak accepted His Majesty’s offer and was appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. pic.x.com/UnT3jMS8so
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— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) October 25, 2022
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Earlier on Tuesday, Liz Truss, tendered her resignation to King Charles III, after having addressed the nation from 10 downing street before proceeding to Buckingham palace to tender her resignation.
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