In Photos: UK PM Rishi Sunak’s Journey From Southampton to 10 Downing Street

A look at the life of new UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in photos.

UK PM Rishi Sunak’s Journey From Southampton to No 10 Downing Street

(Photo: Altered by The Quint)

Rishi Sunak was installed as the United Kingdom's prime minister by King Charles III on Tuesday, 25 October, as the Conservative Party leader met the monarch at Buckingham Palace.

Rishi Sunak was born to parents of Indian origin who emigrated to the UK from east Africa. Both of Rishi's grandfathers were born in Punjab and later moved to east Africa. His parents Yashvir and Usha Sunak were born there as well.

His father was a general practitioner (GP) in the National Health Service (NHS) while his mother ran a pharmacy. Rishi was born in 1980 in Southampton, a county in southern England, and is the eldest among his siblings – Sanjay and Rakhi.

Sunak, who won the Conservative leadership contest on Monday, took over from Liz Truss who resigned from the post last week.

Here are a few snapshots of Sunak's life, work and family.

Yashvir and Usha Sunak with their children – Rishi, Rakhi and Sanjay. 

Rishi Sunak (Centre) with his mother Usha and his siblings – Rakhi and Sanjay

Rishi Sunak with his wife, Akshata Murthy. 

Newly appointed PM Sunak speaks to United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday, 26 October.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, along with his wife Akshata Murthy at the Bhaktivedanta Manor temple on Janmashtami.

Sunak at a pharmacy in Southampton.

Sunak serving food at Wagamama, a Japanese restaurant in Central London.

Rishi Sunak holds up a red briefcase containing the Budget 2020 speech. 

Sunak interacting with supporters during his first campaign to become the British PM. 

(L-R) Sajid Javid, Boris Johnson add Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak meeting King Charles III. 

Rishi Sunak's arrival at the Conservative Campaign Headquarters was met with applause.