What the royal family was up to ahead of the General Election
A glittering state banquet hosted by the King, the re-emergence of a princess, and the pomp and ceremony of the Order of the Garter procession were among the royal celebrations which went ahead despite the election.
When a rain-soaked Rishi Sunak announced his surprise summer vote on May 22, Buckingham Palace said the royal family would postpone appearances “which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign”.
A visit by the King to Crewe, due to take place two days later, which
