The decision to hold the handover of power from one Prime Minister to another at Balmoral for the first time in The Queen’s reign meant an early start for the politicians involved.
Boris Johnson, who formally tenders his resignation to Her Majesty at her Scottish residence just after 11am on September 6th, stepped through the famous door of 10 Downing Street for the final time at breakfast to deliver his farewell remarks.
Boris Johnson announced his intention to resign in July, sparking a contest to replace him as leader of the Conservative Party – and as Prime Minister. After a seven week campaign, Liz Truss was elected in his place by the Conservatives. She will meet The Queen around noon at Balmoral where Her Majesty will ask her to form a government. After that, the symbolic ‘kissing of hands’ takes place and Ms Truss’ tenure as Prime Minister formally begins.
Speaking ahead of his departure, Mr Johnson said ”This is it folks.” He added ”n only a couple of hours I will be in Balmoral to see Her Majesty the Queen and the torch will finally be passed to a new Conservative leader, the baton will be handed over in what has unexpectedly turned out to be a relay race, they changed the rules half way through but never mind that now.”
And he went on that he would offer the new government his ”fervent support”, continuing ”it is time for us all to get behind Liz Truss and her team and her programme and deliver for the people of this country because that is what the people of this country want, that is what they need and that is what they deserve.”
The decision to hold the meetings with The Queen which must take place for his resignation to be accepted and the appointment of his successor to happen at Balmoral was taken at the start of September as Her Majesty continues to experience mobility issues. Buckingham Palace said it was to ensure certainty.
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