Theresa May Becomes Prime Minister Of United Kingdom

(RTTNews) - Theresa May is formally appointed as the 13th Prime Minister of U.K., replacing David Cameron. Theresa visited the Queen at the Buckingham Palace and accepted the invitation to form a new government. She is the second female of U.K. after Margaret Thatcher.

While addressing the media outside the official residence at 10, Downing Street, Theresa May said Cameron has governed in the spirit of One Nation Conservatism and she will continue that.

Cameron has officially tendered his resignation to the Queen at the Buckingham Palace this evening.

Before driving to Buckingham Palace, Cameron said that being prime minister for six years has been the greatest honor of his life. Cameron spoke of series of achievements of his time in office including the free schools program, gay marriage legislation, investing in the National Health Service and giving aid to the poorest people and countries in the world.