The opportunity is there for Britain’s new king and his heirs to reshape the institution and give it a more modern and relevant role
Britain's King Charles III poses in full regalia in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, England, May 8 2023. Picture: HUGO BURNAND/BUCKINGHAM PALACE/GETTY IMAGES
At its core the coronation is an anachronistic celebration of class and church. But significant efforts were made to modernise it and make it more diverse and inclusive. And the king, whose popularity has surged since he succeeded his late mother Queen Elizabeth II in September, has made it clear he wants to forge a more modern and relevant role for the monarchy.
But the opportunity is there, not only in the UK but also in the Commonwealth, for King Charles and his heirs to reshape the institution. His challenge is to find a way to take advantage of its place above politics to make a positive difference in a UK facing tough times and a world riven by conflict.
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