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Britain Gets a New King And a Change of Style

But discontent in the Commonwealth and some say “Not our King”

May 06, 2023
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By: John Elliott

The future of the British monarchy has dominated public debate in the UK during the run-up to today’s coronation of 74-year-old King Charles III. Opinion polls indicate that popular support is waning and that the idea of dynastic succession is out of tune with the times. Demonstrations with the slogan “Not My King” have appeared at the K…

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