The planned presence of British Prime Minister Liz Truss at ceremonies across the country to honor the memory of Elizabeth II drew criticism on Sunday September 11 in the United Kingdom, prompting Downing Street to assure that she did not “
accompany
her not officially on this tour.
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“
The Prime Minister is not 'accompanying' the king and it is not a 'tour'.
She will simply attend the ceremonies
, ”said Downing Street, faced with the growing controversy accusing Liz Truss of wanting to take political advantage of the occasion.
“The atmosphere of benevolence will be difficult to recreate”
The day before, Downing Street had indicated that Liz Truss, appointed prime minister only on Tuesday by Elizabeth II, "
(would) join the king when he leads national mourning across the United Kingdom, by attending ceremonies of meditation
" in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
This idea "
raised a few eyebrows
", said the
Guardian
, in the face of suspicions that the Prime Minister is taking the opportunity to put herself forward.
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“
I can see how this helps Liz Truss.
I don't see how that helps King Charles ,” added
Financial Times
reporter Henry Mance
.
"
The atmosphere of benevolence seen outside the palace yesterday will be difficult to recreate if a politician is present and interferes
," he added.
“An important moment of national mourning”
The premier's teams have been scrambling to quell the budding controversy.
“
It is not an obligation.
But the Prime Minister feels it is important to be present for what will be an important moment of national mourning across the UK
,” Downing Street said.
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The new king must go to each of the four nations that make up the country following the death of his mother.
Charles III must first attend a ceremony of "
prayers and meditation
" on Monday at Saint-Gilles Cathedral in Edinburgh, where the remains of the Queen, who died Thursday at her Scottish residence in Balmoral, will be transported.
The new king will then travel to Belfast, capital of Northern Ireland, on Tuesday for a similar ceremony at St. Anne's Cathedral.
He will finally travel to Wales on Friday.
