When Liz Truss announced her resignation, it made her Britain's shortest ever serving Prime Minister. After just 45 tumultuous days in the role, which saw multiple U-turns on her economic policies, Truss decided it was time to call it a day,
In a week's time a replacement leader will be elected by Conservative MPs. And King Charles III will prepare to welcome his second prime minister.
Speaking of royalty and lengths of reign,at least Liz lasted longer than poor Lady Jane Grey. Declared queen of England in July 1553, after just nine days the Privy Council decided they wanted her Catholic cousin, Mary Tudor instead and Jane Grey was beheaded.