The Royal Family is to postpone engagements "which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign", Buckingham Palace has announced.
It comes after Rishi Sunak called a general election for 4 July.
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A statement from the King and Queen said: "Following the Prime Minister's statement this afternoon calling a general election, the royal family will - in accordance with normal procedure - postpone engagements that may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign.
"Their Majesties send their sincere apologies to any of those who may be affected as a result."
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