On October 20, 2022,Liz Truss made history when she resignedas U.K. prime minister.
AsThe Economistreported on October 11, “[Truss] had seven days in control.
That is roughly the shelf-life of a lettuce.”
TheDaily Stardressed up a lettuce head and created aTruss vs. the lettuce contestvia livestream.
“The lettuce might as well be running the country or the tofu.”
After her reply, the monarch responded, “Dear, oh dear.
Now that Truss' replacement has been chosen, the two will no longer hold those weekly sessions.
Instead, Charles will soon be meeting with the second prime minister of his reign.
Over the summer, Sunak had been one of the top two choices when he lost to Truss.
This time Sunak secured his victory after Johnson and Mordaunt withdrew from the race, perThe Times.
Rishi has my full support.”
Previously, Sunak served as finance minister under Boris Johnson.
This fortune makes the couplewealthier than the late Queen Elizabeth II.
“I actually quite welcome it, to be honest,” he said, perThe Guardian.
