PM Liz Truss takes oath of loyalty to King Charles III

Prime Minister Liz Truss and senior members of her authorities have taken oaths of loyalty to King Charles III within the House of Commons.

House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle was the primary to pledge he’ll “bear true allegiance to his Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors,” adopted by the longest-serving lawmakers and the prime minister.

All lawmakers pledge allegiance to the monarch after they’re elected. Making a brand new vow when the monarch modifications is just not a authorized requirement, however all 650 lawmakers can have an opportunity to retake the oath within the coming days if they want.

Normal parliamentary enterprise has been suspended throughout a interval of mourning for the queen. The House of Commons is holding a uncommon Saturday session in order that lawmakers pays tribute to the late monarch.