King Charles meets Keir Starmer at Buckingham Palace: ‘You must be exhausted’

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1. General election 2024: live news ► https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/jul/04/general-election-2024-uk-live-labour-tories-starmer-sunak-results-exit-poll
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2. how awkward was that bow.

3. Funny that English people are expecting votes do change anything, did you all vote for your king?

4. Starmer made a constitutional error referring to “My” government. It is the Kings’s government, where the Prime Minister governs for on behalf of the King. Only the King can use the phrase my government..

   Years ago in the Commons, Margaret Thatcher was pontificating and used the phrase, “My government” resulting in roars of laughter and opprobrium.

5. Starmer got 34% of the total vote. 66% of voters rejected a labour government but we're stuck with him anyway . Roll on 2029 when this guy is OUT and Farage in IN !

6. The newly ‘elected’ PM politely asks the monarch regnant for permission, and then the monarch regnant must agree in order for the law to apply…

   …it’s a constitutional monarchy, the monarchy, not a democracy.

7. 33 degree freemasonry and reportedly 33% of the vote. What an utter joke! On the BBC claim it was a landslide victory and they didn't even get more than 51% of the vote 😂 that stretching the truth even for the BBC

8. Is Brian shrinking?

9. 2 tw.ts together

10. That looked awkward.

11. 🤣🤣🤣 you couldn’t make it up could you. Great comedy piece.

12. Exhausted? Doesn't Charlie boy know where Starmer works..? The place has more Class A in the toilets than Stringfellows' in the 80s!

13. Theyle get a gimp in later

14. To leftys yuk we doomed

15. I like how a serious, hard fought election culminates in a chat with the King.

16. Yea must be all that hot wind he spits out of his mouth

17. Give him the boot Charles.

18. We don't have a democracy when you have to ask an unelected head of state to form a government.

19. "dont you think he looks tired"

20. Catching up on Saville?

21. Pair of helmets

22. Isn't it so cool to have a modern king? Instead of whatever these post-Soviet dictators are?

23. The world must laugh at us for this nonesuch

24. Charles: "You must be exhausted"
    Starmer: "No your majesty, I finished at 6 on Friday"

25. Sir Starmer.. sound quality was so bad .. King has two potato speech.

26. Starmer fixed it for his mate,and they are both big fans of the WEF so this is a match made in heaven,funny how people vote for Labour as "Labour stands for the working class"😂

27. Joe Biden is exhausted

28. Long live our king and queen and the entire royal family.

29. This is an incredible system that should exist in all countries because it is a counterbalance and I am glad that we have a king

30. Charles sat with a PM who openly wanted the abolishing of the monarchy slightly awkward.

31. There's an ambulance driver she entering people's properties m8 stealing from people crackheads

32. How far monarchy today is relevant given the huge expenses of public money for each Royal family member yet for no public benefits?

33. Biden and the King 👑 support the death 💀☠️💀 in Ukraine with their military help. How many people were killed with your military help??????
    Why do we need King if he supports the death of the people in Ukraine or Polestine?

34. Look at where keir gets his tickets to big events…ceos from PFIs and everything like that. Self centered and only interested in making money for themselves. Country last party first is what keirs motto should have been.

35. Where’s prince andrew

36. Charles looks exhausted!

37. The monarchy has no control over politics whatsoever, and it is the government that dictates to the monarchy in matters of State. If the monarchy did have such power then there wouldn't be any elections needed. Rather like what goes on in Marroco , where the King appoints a PM of his choosing. And you will find the same in places like Saudi Arabia and Swaziland which have an absolute monarchy.

38. The name sounds german 🙃

39. The king has more power surely. Can't he just kick all the cronies out and get rid of sirdick Khan?

40. Charles must be thinking finally a proper pm.

41. they usually meet in a ymca toilet

42. Look like those retired Peaky Blinders

43. Did I tell you my dad was a toolmaker.

44. Rest in peace, Britain

45. As a left winger, I think I speak for all of us when I say this guy is a nutcase.

46. The abolition of monarchies is a historical and ongoing trend. Here's a breakdown of the topic:

    *Arguments for Abolishment:*

    * *Equality:* Monarchies are seen as contradicting the idea that all citizens are equal. Hereditary positions of power are viewed as unfair.
    * *Democracy:* Some argue that a head of state chosen by the people is more democratic than a hereditary monarch.
    * *Cost:* The upkeep of a royal family can be expensive for taxpayers.

    *Arguments for Retention:*

    * *Stability:* Monarchies can provide a sense of continuity and stability, especially during times of political unrest.
    * *Tourism:* Royal families can be a tourist draw, boosting the economy.
    * *Tradition:* For some, the monarchy is a cherished part of a nation's heritage and culture.

    *How Monarchies Have Been Abolished:*

    * *Revolution:* The French Revolution is a famous example of a monarchy being overthrown.
    * *Legislation:* A parliament or other governing body can vote to abolish a monarchy.
    * *Decolonization:* Many former colonies have chosen to become republics after gaining independence.

    *Further Resources:*

    * Wikipedia: Abolition of monarchy [Wikipedia abolition of monarchy ON en.wikipedia.org]
    * Republic (an organization advocating for a British republic): [Abolishing the Monarchy republic org uk]

47. Hi, your majesty. We are Kachin people from Myanmar, Southeast Asia. Do you know about us? Long live the king.