The royal family has made a significant decision to postpone their public engagements in light of the upcoming general election, as announced by Buckingham Palace. The palace revealed that the Royal Family will refrain from participating in any public appearances following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s declaration of a general election on July 4.
In a statement released on May 22, the palace stated, “Following the Prime Minister’s statement this afternoon calling a general election, the royal family will —in accordance with normal procedure — postpone engagements that may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign…Their Majesties send their sincere apologies to any of those who may be affected as a result.”
According to People, King Charles III and Prince William had to cancel their scheduled social outings for the week due to this development. The news coincided with an update from the Princess of Wales, who announced that she would be taking time off to focus on her recovery from cancer treatment until the fall of 2024.
The upcoming general election in the United Kingdom, the first in five years, will see the Prime Minister taking office in October 2022. The election process involves candidates representing local areas in the House of Commons, with the winning party forming the new government and their leader becoming the Prime Minister. This election will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the country’s leadership.