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- Both the king and the new prime minister took their respective offices at a time of heightened concern about the energy crisis, the soaring cost of living, the consequences of Brexit as well as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- The king is taking the throne at a time of upheaval — when many in the UK are worried about the energy crisis, dealing with the soaring cost of living and the consequences of Brexit, as well as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
UK mourns Elizabeth II, Charles III pledges ‘lifelong service’ as king — as it happened 09.09.2022
