It is a time of enormous significance for the British people. The end of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II after 70 years on the throne somewhat overshadowed the change of Prime Minister in a time of national crisis.

What Liz Truss and King Charles III inherit is a nation facing hard times. Upon taking on her leadership, Truss said the U.K. “can ride out the storm”. Little did she expect the lightening bolt that came a mere 48 hours later, triggering a prolonged period of national mourning.