In light of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s unexpected summer general elections announcement, the British royal family has regretfully postponed engagements that may distract from the electoral campaign. Buckingham Palace expressed sincere apologies for the cancellations, which were made after King Charles III approved Sunak’s request to dissolve Parliament. Despite the disruptions, the King and Queen’s D-Day 80th anniversary appearances in Portsmouth and Normandy are expected to proceed as planned. Sunak’s election announcement, which caught many by surprise, comes amid speculation and a risky strategy for his party, which trails behind Labour in opinion polls.