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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chiara Giordano

The Queen’s role in Boris Johnson’s departure and appointment of new prime minister

Victoria Jones/PA

The Queen will play an important constitutional role in the appointment of a new prime minister following Boris Johnson’s departure.

Mr Johnson - the 14th prime minister of the monarch’s 70-year reign - will have to travel to see the head of state to formally tender his resignation - usually after his successor as Conservative Party leader has been appointed.

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