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King Charles III and Prince William Cancel Royal Engagements Ahead of General Election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the surprise general election would be held on July 4, causing the royals to adjust their plans.

After U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced his plans to hold an unexpected general election, Buckingham Palace has shared that both King Charles III and Prince William have canceled scheduled official events. And while Prince William hosted a garden party at Buckingham Palace earlier this week, he also reportedly canceled another appearance last minute in the wake of the election news. - Yui Mok-WPA Pool/Getty ImagesBuckingham Palace issued a statement to People that the royals will continue to cancel or postpone engagements that "may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign."

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