The King of the Commonwealth welcomed the West Indies cricket team to Buckingham Palace in high spirits.

A new video released by the palace on July 8 showcased the monarch joyfully interacting with the players.

The palace issued a statement, teasing, “Ready for the first test at Lourdes?”

alongside the delightful video.

Preceding this week’s inaugural test match against England at Lourdes, the West Indies Test Cricket Team received a warm reception from the King at Buckingham Palace.

The squad was accompanied by high commissioners representing various Caribbean nations, which have been grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl’s impact.

During his recent public appearance, the king appeared robust and lively, signaling positive health prospects as he continues his battle against cancer.

Shortly after this meeting, a significant interaction unfolded between the monarch and the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, within the grandeur of Buckingham Palace.

Palace reports revealed that the king held discussions with Sir Keir Starmer MP, urging him to form a new government.

Accepting His Majesty’s proposal, Sir Keir was sworn in as the Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.

The royal encounter with the cricket team and subsequent political developments marked a dynamic sequence of events at Buckingham Palace.