King Charles III Names New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak After Historic Palace Meeting

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A historic twist! King Charles III appointed England’s second new prime minister in less than two months following Liz Truss‘ whirlwind resignation.The monarch, 73, met with Rishi Sunak after he was named leader of the Conservative Party on Monday, October 24.

It was the first time Charles formally asked a new prime minister to form a government. The appointment was a historic one, as Sunak, 42, is the first British Asian to assume the role and the youngest prime minister in more than 200 years.In his first speech as prime minister, the former banker acknowledged that “mistakes were made” during Truss’ brief 45 days in the position. “I will unite our country not with words but with action,” Sunak said on Tuesday, October 25, vowing to lead with “integrity, professionalism and accountability.”Truss, 47, replaced Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader last month.

She was the 15th prime minister of Queen Elizabeth II‘s reign, taking office just two days before the late royal died on September 8.

After seven weeks in the position, the politician resigned amid a growing financial crisis, becoming the shortest-serving prime minister in the U.K.’s history.Since assuming the British throne, Charles has quickly taken to his new responsibilities.