The MP for Penrith and the Border said it was an “honour” to swear allegiance to the new King in the House of Commons on Wednesday, September 21.
All MPs when they are newly elected to the house must swear allegiance to the monarch and after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, MPs have had to reaffirm their vows.
Holding a bible, Dr Neil Hudson said that he would “be faithful and bear true allegiance” to King Charles III.
In a social media post, Dr Hudson said “it was a humbling honour to swear my allegiance to King Charles III. God Save The King.”
The speaker of the House of Commons, Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle, warned MPs that the ceremony was being televised and recorded so that 'any crossing fingers' would be noticed by the people watching.
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