At the heart of the coronation is a claim defiantly out of keeping with our time: that the continuing existence of the United Kingdom is a gift given by something above us and beyond our ability to control. Continue Reading »
Whether Charles III’s coronation will acquire the same iconic cultural status as past coronations remains to be seen, but this ancient ceremony continues to be an enduring source of fascination. Continue Reading »
If King Charles III is going to bow to politics, then he will really be no more representative of the entire nation than Biden or Trump is representative of the United States. Continue Reading »
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