Second Douglas Ministry
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Second Douglas Ministry | |
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| 10 January 2024 - 5 March 2024 | |
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| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Edward IX Charles III |
| Prime Minister | The 2nd Viscount Douglas |
| No. of ministers | 8 |
| Ministers removed | 3 resigned |
| Member party | |
| Status in legislature | Grand Coalition 4 / 8 (50%)
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| History | |
| Election(s) | January 2024 General Election |
| Legislature term(s) | January 2024 - March 2024 |
| Budget(s) |
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| Predecessor | First Douglas Ministry |
| Successor | First Knightstone Ministry |
The Second Douglas Ministry began on 10 January 2023 when William Somerset, 2nd Viscount Douglas was invited by King Edward IX to begin his second consecutive term as Prime Minister of Great Britain. The Douglas ministry was formed from the 30th Session of Parliament, as a Heron Party coalition government, with support from the British Liberal Party.
Cabinets
12 February 2024 - present
| Portfolio | Portrait | Minister | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet ministers | |||
| Prime Minister First Lord of the Treasury |
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The Right Honourable The 2nd Viscount Douglas KBE CMG LVO MP |
10 January 2024 – |
| Deputy Prime Minister Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs |
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The Honourable Thomas H. Carew OM KCB ONZ MP |
10 January 2024 – |
| Secretary of State for the Home Office | No Portrait Available | The Honourable Owain Carew-Grey MBE MP |
12 January 2024 – 22 February 2024 |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer Second Lord of the Treasury |
|
The Right Honourable Elio Somerset KT KCB CBE MVO KC MP | 23 January 2024 – |
| Minister for Justice | No Portrait Available | The Honourable Patrick Maniar-Wright MP |
12 February 2024 – |
| Minister of State for Foreign Affairs | 
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The Right Honourable The Earl of Beaufort GBE KCB MVO |
10 January 2024 – |
| Minister of State for Recruitment | 
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The Right Honourable The Duke of Somerset VC KG KT KP PC KC |
10 January 2024 – |
23 January 2024 - 12 February 2024
| Portfolio | Portrait | Minister | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet ministers | |||
| Prime Minister First Lord of the Treasury |
|
The Right Honourable The 2nd Viscount Douglas KBE CMG LVO MP |
10 January 2024 – |
| Deputy Prime Minister Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs |
|
The Honourable Thomas H. Carew OM ONZ MP |
10 January 2024 – |
| Secretary of State for the Home Office | 
|
The Right Honourable Miann Somerset-Grey CB MVO CBE MP |
10 January 2024 – 12 February 2024 |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer Second Lord of the Treasury |
|
The Right Honourable Elio Somerset KT KCB CBE MVO KC MP | 23 January 2024 – |
| Minister for Justice | No Portrait Available | The Right Honourable Llywellyn Lleyton MP |
10 January 2024 – 12 February 2024 |
| Minister of State for Culture & Development | No Portrait Available | The Honourable Owain W.G. Carew-Grey MBE MP |
10 January 2024 – 12 February 2024 |
| Minister of State for Foreign Affairs |
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The Right Honourable The Earl of Beaufort GBE KCB MVO |
10 January 2024 – |
| Minister of State for Recruitment |
|
The Right Honourable The Duke of Somerset VC KG KT KP PC KC |
10 January 2024 – |
10 January 2024 - 23 January 2024
| Portfolio | Portrait | Minister | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet ministers | |||
| Prime Minister First Lord of the Treasury |
|
The Right Honourable The 2nd Viscount Douglas KBE CMG LVO MP |
10 January 2024 – 23 January 2024 |
| Deputy Prime Minister Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs |
|
The Honourable Thomas H. Carew OM ONZ MP |
10 January 2024 – 23 January 2024 |
| Secretary of State for the Home Office |
|
The Right Honourable Miann Somerset-Grey CB MVO CBE MP |
10 January 2024 - 12 February 2024 |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer Second Lord of the Treasury |
|
The Honourable Josephine Carew-Grey Esq. MP | 10 January 2024 – 23 January 2024 |
| Minister for Justice | No Portrait Available | The Right Honourable Llywellyn Lleyton MP |
10 January 2024 – 12 February 2024 |
| Minister of State for Culture & Development | No Portrait Available | The Honourable Owain W.G. Carew-Grey MBE MP |
10 January 2024 – 12 February 2024 |
| Minister of State for Foreign Affairs |
|
The Right Honourable The Earl of Beaufort GBE KCB MVO |
10 January 2024 – 23 January 2024 |
| Minister of State for Recruitment |
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The Right Honourable The Duke of Somerset VC KG KT KP PC KC |
10 January 2024 – 23 January 2024 |
Changes
- The Hon. Josephine Carew-Grey resigned as Chancellor of the Exchequer on the 21st January. She was replaced by The Rt. Hon. Sir Elio Somerset two days later.
- The Prime Minister was on a Leave of Absence from the 20th of January until the 31st, having been on a State Visit to the Yukon. In his absence, the DPM took charge of Government.
- The Duke of Edinburgh, in preparation for his role of Prince Consort, resigned as Home Secretary on the 12th February, as part of a wider cabinet reshuffle. He was replaced by the Culture Secretary, Owain Carew-Grey.
- Llywellyn Lleyton was replaced by Patrick Maniar-Wright as Justice Secretary, to allow him more time to recover his health, also on the 12th February.
- Owain Carew-Grey resigned from all Government and Parliamentary Positions on the 22nd February. Owing to the short length of the term remaining, he was not replaced and the role of Home Secretary was filled unofficially by the PM and DPM.