King Charles III
**Charles III, King of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, ascended to the throne in September 2022, marking a pivotal moment for the monarchy.
His reign signifies a notable departure from historical perceptions of strict neutrality, particularly in his engagement with political and societal matters, especially his embrace of Islam.
Where we see the head of the Church of England using Christmas and Easter as an opportunity to send well-wishes for All Faiths, omitting the central Christian messaging, or subverting it to be a general pan-religious human value.
Political Stance and Perceived Neutrality
King Charles III has adopted political positions extending beyond the traditional neutrality expected of the monarch. His political leanings are Leftist, Globalist, The Boomer Truth Regime, pushing for open borders, open society, LGBT advocavy and has a particular focus on the Climate Change Delusion known as the Net-Zero agenda.
The Monarchy's Evolving Role and Future Prospects
Historically, the monarchy provided reassurance during periods of national decline, decay, and social revolution, potentially preventing resistance where it might have been warranted. This function is now obsolete, and the institution itself lacks all conviction in its own purpose.
King Charles III understands as a Christian 'believer' that his kingship is rooted in a Christian concept of law, his successors may not share or act upon this understanding.
The Equality Act of 2010 is a fundamental legislative shift, removing Christianity as the sole foundational religion of the country and positioning it as one among many faiths. This Act has transformed Britain into a statutory and egalitarian nation, diverging from its former status as a Christian constitutional monarchy.
What is strange is that these attempts by the monarchy to compromise with modern political ideologies, such as Blairism, are doomed as these ideologies are fundamentally incompatible with a constitutional monarchy and ultimately seek an egalitarian republic.
The Labour Party, for instance, has not openly debated the monarchy for a century, not due to acceptance but in anticipation of a more opportune moment for its abolition.
The monarchy currently stands as the last remaining institution based on a hereditary principle, which leaves it isolated and vulnerable. Its future is further complicated by the anticipated rise of republicanism in Australia, a development expected to precipitate a profound constitutional crisis within the United Kingdom.
The institution faces numerous adversaries and internal challenges, frequently making concessions to those fundamentally opposed to it, which is interpreted as a sign of weakness and fear. Consequently, the survival of the monarchy is considered doubtful.
The Coronation of King Charles III
The coronation ceremony, while remarkably impressive in its scale, was met with disappointment due to curious omissions from the traditional Christian service.
The pledge for the monarch to ensure the punishment of wickedness and vice was removed from the King's oath. This alteration was noted by those familiar with the historical service, transforming the ceremony into a less powerful, more diluted version compared to that of 1953.
The traditional pledges, originating in the Middle Ages and adapted during the Reformation, represented a robust commitment to governing with justice and mercy, signifying a firmer system of governance and a more stringent approach to justice.
The adjusted coronation service has contributed to Britain becoming an explicitly softer country than it was in 1953. Despite these alterations, Charles maintained the title of Defender of the Faith.
The planning of the coronation also revealed theological controversies. King Charles initially wished for four non-Christian religious leaders – a Muslim, a Hindu, a Sikh, and a Jew – to lead prayers during the Christian service in Westminster Abbey.
However, a rule in the Church of England, backed by parliamentary law, stipulates that only Anglicans may lead liturgy in an Anglican church. As a compromise, these non-Christian leaders presented the King with four pieces of coronation regalia instead of leading prayers.
A second theological controversy dates back to 1994, when then-Prince Charles expressed an interest in changing the monarch's title from Defender of the Faith (referring to the Christian faith) to Defender of Faith (a generic and inclusive reference). Ultimately, the title settled upon was Defender of Thy Faith, referencing God's faith.
King Charles III's Views on Islam and the West (1993)
In 1993, then-Prince Charles delivered a significant lecture on Islam and the West as patron of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. Charles III asserted many common Islamic misrepresentations of history, such as the Crusades being motivated by great cruelty and plunder, and 1492 (the fall of Granada) as a year of tragedy marking the end of eight centuries of Muslim civilisation in Europe. Playing down extremism, and terrorism as grossly distorted, and refuting accusations that Sharia law is cruel or unjust