King Charles's coronation is over — now what?
CBC
23-05-21 08:00
The coronation of King Charles III could provide a new start for the monarch to people who were hesitant about him when he succeeded to the throne, as he is now being judged on his own merit and seen out of the shadow of his mother's legacy. For Charles, his main challenges will be proving the relevance of the monarchy in society and maintaining political neutrality, while keeping the Royal Family visible. Additionally, Charles will have to face up to strained family relationships, particularly with his son Harry following the private turmoil affecting them both, and also ensure a smaller core of working royals undertakes enough public engagements to keep the monarchy relevant. With the Queen having come to the throne at the relatively young age of 25, her life was regarded as somewhat mysterious. In contrast, there has been an increased amount of attention concerning the thoughts and views of Charles, putting pressure on him to be an exemplary monarch.