The Prince of Wales has made a sudden decision to cancel his planned trip on May 23, 2024.

This change came after Buckingham Palace issued updated guidance, leading to the cancellation of his scheduled engagement.

Kensington Palace expressed regret for any inconvenience caused, stating they are eager to reschedule in the future.

The unexpected alteration in plans follows an announcement by King Charles and Queen Camilla, prompted by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s declaration of a general election set for Thursday, July 4, 2024.

The royal couple confirmed the cancellation or postponement of all engagements that could potentially draw attention away from the election campaign.

A spokesperson from Buckingham Palace conveyed the King and Queen’s sincere apologies to those impacted by the sudden changes.

The decision was made following a meeting between King Charles and the Prime Minister, during which they agreed to dissolve Parliament in preparation for the upcoming election.

The outcome of the July 4 election will determine the fate of Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party in government.

Should the party be ousted, King Charles will be appointing his third Prime Minister since assuming the throne, having recently welcomed Mr. Sunak as the second PM just six weeks after his accession, following the departure of Liz Truss.

Despite the reshuffling of schedules, the royal couple is committed to attending events in Portsmouth and Normandy in June to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

They will participate in the Ministry of Defence and Royal British Legion’s commemorative event at the British Normandy Memorial at Versailles-Mer.

Meanwhile, Prince William is slated to mark the significant anniversary with the Canadian government at Juno Beach Centre, alongside Canadian Armed Forces personnel and World War II veterans.

Additionally, he is expected to join the international commemorative ceremony at Omaha Beach, where he will be accompanied by veterans and 25 world leaders.