The King receives the new Prime Minister

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The King received in Audience The Right Honourable Rishi Sunak MP today and requested him to form a new Administration.

Mr Sunak accepted His Majesty's offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.

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