British pm may meets queen marks dissolution of parliament
A significant event in British politics!
You're referring to the traditional ceremony where the British Prime Minister, currently Boris Johnson, meets with Queen Elizabeth II to request the dissolution of Parliament, marking the end of the current parliamentary session and the start of a general election campaign.
Here's a brief rundown of the process:
- The Prime Minister, usually accompanied by the Lord Chancellor, visits Buckingham Palace to request an audience with the Queen.
- The Queen, in her role as Head of State, grants the audience and asks the Prime Minister to explain the reasons for the dissolution of Parliament.
- The Prime Minister presents a formal request, known as a "Writ of Election," to the Queen, which formally dissolves Parliament and sets the stage for a general election.
- The Queen then signs the Writ, which is a formal document that authorizes the holding of a general election.
- The dissolution of Parliament is announced, and the current parliamentary session comes to an end.
- The Prime Minister then advises the Queen to appoint a new election date, which is usually a few weeks away.
- The general election campaign begins, with parties and candidates vying for seats in the House of Commons.
This ceremony is a significant constitutional tradition in the UK, symbolizing the Queen's role as Head of State and the Prime Minister's role as Head of Government.