What is the relationship between King Charles III and his Prime Minister, Liz Truss?
This exchange, which took place at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, October 12, could well give a small idea.
On that day, the new sovereign of the United Kingdom received the leader at his premises, for the first of their weekly meetings, which will take place every Wednesday to discuss the country's policy.
But when greeting her, the sovereign had several strange words.
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"Majesty, it's a pleasure to see you again," began the tenant of 10 Downing Street, passing through the doors of the cabinet, before bowing out.
“There you are again.
Oh my God…”, then blew Charles III.
And to add, while guiding her through the room: "Anyway" ("Finally good",
Editor
's note ).
The surprising, even embarrassing, exchange was caught on video and quickly went viral on social media.
"Involuntary Comedy"
Internet users had fun comparing this scene to the cult and absurd British series,
The Office
.
"Political awkwardness and unintentional comedy at its highest," British diplomat and writer Jennifer Cassidy tweeted.
“This is one of the greatest things I have ever seen,” wrote a second, followed by a third publication, critical of the Prime Minister: “It will turn even the toughest Republican into a monarchist.
Even King Charles III knows Truss' time is up.
Bright ".
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Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher
This weekly meeting between the sovereign and his leader is never generally filmed.
Last Wednesday, the capture of this (brief) meeting was exceptional, reported several media.
It was intended to immortalize the first political moments of Charles III, as the new king of the country.
Queen Elizabeth II has always been careful to honor her talks during her 70-year reign, receiving a total of 15 prime ministers.
Among them Winston Churchill, Theresa May or even Margaret Thatcher, also known as the “Iron Lady”.
Nickname that we now lend to his heiress, Liz Truss.