In previous generations, a divorcee becoming king would have been unpalatable to many. But Charles embodies the modern character of monarchy and the liberal values of wider society.
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While this will only be the second British coronation to be televised, popular culture has provided many opportunities to see fictional depictions.
There will be not one, but seven crowns present at the king’s coronation ceremony.
From lockets for Henry VIII’s wedding to tea cups for Charles III’s coronation, there is a long history of royal souvenirs.
Ironically perhaps, it may be the move toward reconciliation between Indigenous Peoples and settler Canadians that revives the focus of the Crown in Canadian schooling.
Gems do not a monarch make, and repatriating the Crown Jewels would strengthen the contemporary British monarchy at a time when it most urgently needs to modernize.
Although King Charles will have a low-key ceremony this coronation, the Crown Jewels will still figure prominently. An exploration of the jewels tells a tale of exploitation, rape and pillage.
No US president has ever attended a British royal coronation – but history shows that they signal intent by whom they choose to go in their stead.
Philip II is the forgotten king of England. Here’s what ‘consort’ really means.
Charles’s culinary choices might be intended to recognise the multiculturalism of Britain today. But they are also a reminder of the difficult legacy of empire.
Coronation Quiche may be fit for a king. But with a few tweaks, can be made to suit your budget. Hint: store-bought pastry is cheaper.
The Westminster Abbey mosaic is the only surviving one of its kind north of the Alps. Come May, the public will get to see it up close.
As Charles is crowned King, maybe the time has come for Canada to reassess its connection with the British monarchy and become a republic.
Performing at the coronation of King Charles III will be just one of many firsts for the activist soprano.
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?
No official French version of the Constitution Act of 1867 exists in 2022. This aberration calls into question the validity of taking an oath to the King in French.
Despite being non-working royals, the two members of the family remain counsellors of state for King Charles III.
An oath to the King is not an oath to the person who wears the crown. It is an oath to an institution that symbolizes our system of government, a democratic constitutional monarchy.
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