By Ben Kerrigan-
The Queen will be appointing the next prime minister from Balmoral , Buckingham Palace has said. In a break from tradition, the new PM and Boris Johnson will go to Scotland for the event on 6 September.
The Queen was previously expected to travel from her Balmoral to London to conduct the occasion, but those plans have been changed. She normally appoints prime ministers from Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle.
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However, the 96-year-old monarch has been advised to remain at her Balmoral residence in Aberdeenshire, where she is enjoying her summer holiday.
The Queen, who now uses a walking stick, has suffered with mobility issues since last autumn, and has been forced to cut several official engagements short, and missed much of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will be announced as leader of the Conservative Party on Monday, 5 September.
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Boris Johnson is expected to announce his resignation to the Queen the following day, with his successor appointed by the monarch shortly after.
Buckingham Palace previously said the Queen would interrupt her stay at Balmoral to meet the new prime minister – the 15th of her 70-year reign.
Usually, the outgoing prime minister makes a statement outside Downing Street before taking their final trip as leader to meet the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
After the new PM has been appointed, the Court Circular will record that “the prime minister kissed hands on appointment”.
Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will be announced as leader of the Conservative Party on Monday, 5 September, but Sunak is the favourite for the position.
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