Britain's King Charles formally approves proroguing of parliament ahead of election

A rain-soaked Rishi Sunak announced a surprise summer election at Downing Street on Wednesday, saying Charles had agreed to his request to dissolve parliament.

The King has approved an Order in Council to prorogue Parliament.

Britain's King Charles has formally approved an Order in Council to prorogue the parliament ahead of the general election.

Charles held a quickly convened Privy Council at Buckingham Palace on Thursday morning where he undertook his duties in preparation for the country going to the polls on July 4.