Theresa May will remain as Prime Minister after being granted permission from the Queen to form a government.
Mrs May said she was confident that the Tories would be able to work together with the Democratic Unionist Party in the “interests of the whole UK”.
Speaking outside Downing Street, she said: “I will now form a government – one that can provide certainty and lead Britain forward at this critical time for our country.
“This Government will guide the country through the crucial Brexit talks that begin in just 10 days and deliver on the will of the British people by taking the United Kingdom out of the European Union.
Mrs May said that despite having lost their majority in the Commons, only the Conservatives had the “legitimacy” to form a government.
“What the country needs more than ever is certainty and having secured the largest number of votes and the greatest number of seats in the General Election, it is clear that only the Conservative and Unionist party has the legitimacy and ability to provide that certainty by commanding a majority in the House of Commons,” she said.
“As we do, we continue to work with our allies in the Democratic Unionist party in particular.
“Our two parties have enjoyed a strong relationship over many years and this gives me the confidence to believe that we will be able to work together in the interests of the whole United Kingdom.”
Ministerial appointments are expected to be announced later today.