This approval, known as royal assent, marks the completion of the legislative process, confirming the parliament’s earlier decision to pass the bill after extensive debates and opposition.

The approval was formally declared in the House of Lords on Thursday, making the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill official law.

The legislation had received parliamentary endorsement late Monday night.

Prime Minister Sunak had previously indicated that he anticipated the initial deportation flights to Rwanda could commence within approximately 10 to 12 weeks following the passage of the bill.

King Charles has officially approved a key piece of legislation that is a significant part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s strategy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda.