High Peak MP Jon Pearce met the King and Queen at a special Buckingham Palace reception for newly elected Members of Parliament.
The event was organised by the Palace to welcome newly elected MPs from the 2024 election and recently appointed Members of the House of Lords.
Mr Pearce said: "It was a great honour to represent High Peak at Buckingham Palace and meet their Majesties, The King and Queen. His Majesty was in good spirits and looking so well following his recent treatment."
During their conversation, The king inquired about Mr Pearce's maiden speech in Parliament.
Mr Pearce said: "He asked how my maiden speech had gone, and we joked with him about surely he had watched all 400 odd of them. He said he had actually read some of them with interest. This once again demonstrates His Majesty’s incredible dedication and commitment to public service.”
The reception was attended by more than 300 guests, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Mr Pearce added: "It was a memorable experience to be the guest of His Majesty and I was hugely proud to represent High Peak.”
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