It was announced this morning that the royal family will postpone all engagements “which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign”. Buckingham Palace revealed the news shortly after Rishi Sunak announced that there would be a General Election on July 4 . They noted Their Majesties offer their “sincere apologies” to members of the public who may be directly affected by the decision.
A spokesperson for the palace said in a statement: “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.” While a list of engagements no longer including royal attendance has not yet been released, Daily Mail has reported there are two calendar dates that are expected to continue as usual - King Charles, 75, and 76-year-old Queen Camilla’s D-Day anniversary appearances next month.
The news outlet further speculated possible events impacted by the choice could be the annual Trooping the Colour celebration on June 15 and the Royal Ascot. It comes just weeks after the monarch - who is undergoing cancer treatment - made his grand return to public duties after a brief break. Speaking to The Sun , a source said: “[Charles is] raring to go and [wants aides to] supercharge his dia.
