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Buckingham Palace Weighs King Charles III's Role in State Opening Amid UK Leadership Crisis

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Buckingham Palace considers whether King Charles III should proceed with the ceremonial state opening of parliament on Wednesday, as UK Labour leader Keir Starmer faces a leadership crisis following local election losses.

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LONDON — Buckingham Palace privately asked whether King Charles III should proceed as planned with the ceremonial state opening of parliament on Wednesday, as Keir Starmer faces a mounting leadership crisis that threatens to force him out of office. [...] Dan Bloom and Annabelle Dickson contributed reporting.

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