Former Prime Minister David Cameron has been criticised after he was spotted by viewers during the first ever televised proclamation of a British monarch, dressed in a blue suit. While his peers and fellow members of The Accession Council opted for black attire during the ceremony this morning (September 10), viewers weren't too impressed that Mr Cameron hadn't done so himself.
The Accession Council, a group of royal advisers, Lords, City of London officials and Commonwealth diplomats, gathered to witness the proclamation of the new King, Charles III. The current Prime Minister Liz Trus was in attendance, as was former Prime Ministers including Sir Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, Theresa May, Sir John Major and Boris Johnson - all of whom were dressed in black.
Black is a colour usually worn during a period of mourning, especially when it comes to a monarch or other member of the royal family. On announcing Her Majesty the Queen's death on Thursday afternoon, BBC presenters including Huw Edwards had changed into a black suit and tie.
