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Respect for Elizabeth II and British mourning risk temporarily repressing discussions in the Commonwealth of Nations about breaking ties with the monarchy, but the ideas will not completely disappear. Relations with the Commonwealth are an area where Charles III could bring a new lease on life.
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What can we expect from Charles III?
Charles III has long and been well prepared for the role of king, and there is no reason to doubt that he will do his best to fulfill his duties.
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Charles III embodies the modernization of the British monarchy. He was the first heir to the throne not to be house-educated, the first to graduate and the first to grow up in the relentless media spotlight.
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He previously said he wanted to reduce the number of royals working, reduce real costs and better represent modern Britain.
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Britain currently has seven high-ranking active members of the royal family, who are funded from the profits of the crown estates and represent the royal family at various events. In 2021, the royal family cost British taxpayers £ 83.6 million, according to the British newspaper ‘The Economist’.
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A smaller royal family would mean lower costs and less room for scandal, and it is believed that Charles III could go in that direction.
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By mistaking himself for a king, Charles III also became the head of the Anglican Church and the Anglican “defender of the faith”. Charles previously made it clear with his statements that he wants to defend all faiths and build a more inclusive society.
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In his first speech by the king, Charles III spoke of his deeply rooted Christian faith, dispelling concerns that he might stray too far from tradition, but he also acknowledged that society has changed in 70 years and now includes many cultures and faiths. Charles III is unlikely to become the first official interfaith king, but he will continue to express support for other faiths.
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