And it has nothing to do with the health of the royals.
Did Charles Play Any Role In Calling The Election?
The decision to call an election was entirely Sunaks.
But before he could do so, the king had to grant permission to dissolve Parliament early.
But no prime minister in modern times has been refused permission to dissolve Parliament.
What’s Next For The King?
What About Those Public Appearances?
What’s A Monarch To Do?
Well, some things are above reproach.
The king and queen still plan to attend ceremonies markingthe 80th anniversary of D-Dayon June 6.
Other engagements will be examined on a case-by-case basis, the palace said.
Why Does This Matter?
This is the first general election of Charles reign.
His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, oversaw 21 during her 70 years on the throne.
There is … a power vacuum in political terms.
So what that means, though, is that the head of state has a new role.
Or rather, (the) key role of stability and continuity comes to the fore.
Now, (the royals) cannot be political in any way.This article originally appeared onHuffPost.
