A set of two photos taken precisely 7 weeks apart shines a light on how quickly the structure of the United Kingdom’s leadership changed.
With the photos showing the traditional ceremony of the monarch meeting the prime minister-in-waiting, one snap shows Queen Elizabeth II shaking hands with short-lived prime Minister Liz Truss while the other shows King Charles III exchanging pleasantries with current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
In the 7 weeks between the two photos, the United Kingdom went into national mourning, economic turmoil and political crisis, all whilst struggling to handle the country’s change in leadership.
The Queen met Truss on September 6th, dying only two days later after 70 years on the throne. Following a 45-day crash-and-burn for Truss, former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak was elected as PM, now attempting to make the UK come to grips with its ongoing turmoil.
What does the future hold for the UK’s top brass?
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