Disheveled backbench MP Boris Johnson 15th MP in line to swear allegiance to King

The ousted prime minister, with characteristic tousled hair, held the King James Bible as he pledged allegiance to the new king as the House of Commons returned after queen funeral

The ousted prime minister swore allegiance to King Charles today (

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Ruffled-looking backbench MP Boris Johnson was the 15th MP to pledge allegiance to the new King today.

The former Prime Minister, who was ousted following a massive walkout by tired Tory MPs in July, was one of the last visitors the late Queen received at Balmoral before her death .

Mr. Johnson, MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip, had his hair characteristically disheveled as he entered the House of Commons, which returned for the first time since the Queen's funeral this morning.

Holding the King James Bible, Mr Johnson said: "I swear by Almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law, so help me God."< /p>

Hundreds of MPs now swear allegiance to the new King after the Queen passed away earlier this month.

MPs are sworn in after each general election - and can only take their seats, speak in debates, vote and receive a salary once they have done so.

Boris Johnson and the new king pictured earlier this year in Kigali, Rwanda (

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Today's pledge is optional for MPs, as they will have already pledged allegiance to the Queen's heirs and successors.

Mr. Johnson was seen chatting with DUP MP Sammy Wilson and Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan - who was on the front line - while he waited.

Ms Trevelyan was followed in line by Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, opened...