London, July 20 -- King Charles III on Monday (local time) held an audience with Andrew Burnham and invited him to form a new administration, the Royal Family said.

In a post on X, the Royal Family said, "His Majesty received in Audience the Rt. Hon. Andrew Burnham MP and requested him to form a new Administration."

According to the Royal Family, Burnham accepted the King's invitation during the meeting and was formally appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.

"The Rt. Hon Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King's offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury," the post said.

Andrew Burnham became the 59th Prime Minister of Britain on Monday after Keir Starmer tendered his res...