Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen appoints Liz Truss as her 15th Prime Minister at Balmoral

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6th September 2022
The Queen has asked Liz Truss to form a government following her election as leader of Britain’s ruling Conservative Party. Ms Truss, who arrived at Balmoral alongside her husband, Hugh O’Leary, ‘kissed hands’ with the monarch and is now the Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. The 47-year-old politician is the 15th Prime Minister of Her Majesty’s…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen prepares to appoint Liz Truss as her 15th Prime Minister

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5th September 2022
The Queen will appoint Liz Truss as her next Prime Minister following the 47-year-old MPs successful election to become Leader of the Conservative Party. Ms Truss defeated Rishi Sunak in the leadership contest to replace outgoing PM Boris Johnson. Both Johnson and Truss will travel to Balmoral Castle on Tuesday 6th September where there will be a changing of power. Firstly, Mr Johnson…
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The Queen to miss the Braemar Games

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2nd September 2022
The Queen is to miss one of the favourite parts of her stay in Scotland. Royal officials have confirmed that Her Majesty won’t attend the Braemar gathering, a staple in her Balmoral diary. The Prince of Wales will be present at the games. It was confirmed on September 2nd 2022 that The Queen would miss the gathering, for her comfort. It comes just days after it was announced that the…
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What is the 'Royal Prerogative'?

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1st September 2022
As we look into the role The Queen plays in appointing a new prime minister, we’re looking at Royal Prerogative and how it is exercised. Simply put, Royal Prerogative is the authority and powers vested in the sovereign to govern. However, in modern times, it is exercised only upon the advice of the prime minister, and it is exercised through Her Majesty’s government ministers. According…
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