Henry had always been a theatrically pious king and in his last years he turned to religion with melancholy intensity.
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The coronation is a Church of England service, expanded for the contemporary age.
The coronation oath speaks to the entire nation, but also broadcasts a global message of what the United Kingdom stands for.
Not only can a republic be a member of the Commonwealth, even countries that were never part of the former British Empire are now eligible.
Historically, a monarch was far more involved in governing than they are today, as many of their duties are now ceremonial.
The coronations of these kings symbolise more than mere spectacle: they are a declaration of the new monarch’s intent as they transform from heir to sovereign.
The packed schedule is a chance for the new king to remind the British public why the monarchy is valuable.
While this will only be the second British coronation to be televised, popular culture has provided many opportunities to see fictional depictions.
The coronation is a critical moment for King Charles to show that the monarchy can be more efficient and more sensitive to the legacy of British imperialism.
As Charles is crowned King, maybe the time has come for Canada to reassess its connection with the British monarchy and become a republic.
When the global press first reported on Prince Harry’s Spare, they were doing so from the Spanish translation – an expert explains the surprisingly significant impact this had on its interpretation.
The relationship between Princes William and Harry is fractured, and can be explained by what’s known as the ‘family systems’ theory. Repairing it will require the Royal Family to change.
Charles’s coronation will be the most constitutionally significant ceremony of his entire reign. It should prompt discussion about what a modern monarchy could be.
Will King Charles III used brand endorsements to support the causes he holds dear?
Racism aside, many of the difficulties they face are shared by all the royal families of Europe.
An expert in contemporary British monarchy analyses the first three episodes of Harry + Meghan, the headline-grabbing Netflix show from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The new money – featuring the visage of King Charles III – will start rolling out by December 2022.
A cautionary tale for the UK press .
Many of those critical or skeptical of the monarchy have felt silenced.
King Charles inherits a multi-faith Britain. An expert explains the monarch’s complicated relationship with religion.
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