Britain’s King Charles III on Monday officially appointed Andy Burnham as the country’s new Prime Minister after Keir Starmer formally resigned from office.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the appointment in a statement issued shortly after Starmer tendered his resignation to the monarch at Buckingham Palace.
According to the palace, Burnham accepted the King’s invitation to form the next government, completing the constitutional process that follows the resignation of a sitting prime minister.
“Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King’s offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister,” Buckingham Palace said in the statement.
The palace added that King Charles III had formally requested Burnham to establish a new administration following Labour’s leadership transition.
Burnham’s appointment comes after Keir Starmer stepped down earlier on Monday, ending his tenure as Prime Minister after serving for two years.
Following his audience with the King, Burnham is expected to return to 10 Downing Street, where he will deliver his first address as Prime Minister and unveil the members of his new cabinet.
His administration is expected to focus on economic growth, regional development, public service reforms and restoring confidence in government as Britain enters a new political chapter.
