Malik Nasir Mahmood Aslam points out to the Oldest king to be crowned
Charles III of the United Kingdom will be the Oldest king to be crowned on 6 May 2023 and, as the date draws closer, many have been absorbed by the number of dramas and squabbles in the lead-up to the big event. The most curious aspect of his coronation is that he will be the oldest in history to have been crowned as the monarch. King Charles III was known for a very long time as Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and was often referred to as the eternal contender for the British throne. It was well past 70 that the heir to the longest-serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II could finally ascend the throne.
It is a fact registered in the annals of history that he served as the heir to the British throne for the longest period and before him this honour was held by his great-great-grandfather Edward VII, who came to the throne at the age of 59 after a very long reign of Queen Victoria, though the duration of her reign was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II. It is often pointed out that he is a highly educated man and is widely acknowledged to be a cultivated individual. He has grown into a well-honed personality having unparalleled experience of the corridors of power. It is though mentioned that he has a rebellious streak in him yet he has a very clear idea of what the British monarchy is.
Intriguingly, his exceptional preparation never acquired by any heir before him, he failed to develop as one of the most popular members of the British Royal family. Though he always tried hard to gain popularity but often it remained low and at times even it was suggested that he should withdraw from the future British throne in favour of his eldest son, William. However, Charles had none of it and made it clear on several occasions that he will be king at all costs. King Charles III maintained the monarchy through succession and at 74 it really is quite something though the event has received mixed opinions up in the UK. Currently, some wish the best for him but others wish for the crown to be passed to his son while others call for the monarchy to be abolished entirely. It means that King Charles has a tough job on his hands.
On Saturday 10 September, Charles was proclaimed King at the Accession Council. It happened two days after his mother, Queen Elizabeth, passed away. Garter Principle King of Arms, David Vines White, was the man with the responsibility to herald ‘God save the King’, after reading the proclamation of Britain’s new King. The message was read on the Friary Court balcony of St James’s Palace in London. Prince William and Camilla, now Queen Consort, watched as Britain’s King Charles III signed an oath to uphold the security of the Church in Scotland. The King later signed another oath in Parliament regarding the Church of England. For a brief moment, flags in Britain flew at full mast that morning. Shortly after the ceremony, the flags returned to half-mast again out of respect for Her Majesty’s passing.
Queen Elizabeth II reduced her presence at public events. Charles took over her work and is now by far the most visible member of the British Royal House. His public visibility, together with a greater role in the decision-making process of the Royal House, pointed to him ascending the throne and becoming Charles III. He started to throw his weight in arriving at crucial decisions such as convincing his mother of strip Andrew of all royal duties after he was deeply involved in a sex-related scandal that was widely publicised. Now Charles has moved ever closer to the centre of attention as he now has his wish but many will be reluctant to embrace him as they did his mother and he has a tough example to follow. Queen Elizabeth II in her long reign laid down examples of royal conduct that may be difficult to emulate and, Charles, with his typical temperament, it may be difficult for him to fill in her shoes.
Charles comes with a baggage particularly related to his private and public lives. His persona remained in spotlight mostly due to two women in his life: Diana Spencer and Camilla Parker Bowles. To the first, he was married from 1981 to 1996 and to the second since 2005. They are the two loves in Charles’s life that have been talked about most. It is an irony of fate that Charles met Camilla Rosemary Shand before he met Diana and the two fell madly in love. However, their relationship could not continue because Queen Elizabeth II opposed it. After several years of discussions and disagreements, Charles married Diana and Camilla married the former British naval officer Andrew Parker Bowles. The rest is history. TW
Oldest king to be crowned
ByMalik Nasir Mahmood Aslam
Seasoned social activist
Dated
April 10, 2023
Malik Nasir Mahmood Aslam points out to the Oldest king to be crowned
Charles III of the United Kingdom will be the Oldest king to be crowned on 6 May 2023 and, as the date draws closer, many have been absorbed by the number of dramas and squabbles in the lead-up to the big event. The most curious aspect of his coronation is that he will be the oldest in history to have been crowned as the monarch. King Charles III was known for a very long time as Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and was often referred to as the eternal contender for the British throne. It was well past 70 that the heir to the longest-serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II could finally ascend the throne.
It is a fact registered in the annals of history that he served as the heir to the British throne for the longest period and before him this honour was held by his great-great-grandfather Edward VII, who came to the throne at the age of 59 after a very long reign of Queen Victoria, though the duration of her reign was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II. It is often pointed out that he is a highly educated man and is widely acknowledged to be a cultivated individual. He has grown into a well-honed personality having unparalleled experience of the corridors of power. It is though mentioned that he has a rebellious streak in him yet he has a very clear idea of what the British monarchy is.
Intriguingly, his exceptional preparation never acquired by any heir before him, he failed to develop as one of the most popular members of the British Royal family. Though he always tried hard to gain popularity but often it remained low and at times even it was suggested that he should withdraw from the future British throne in favour of his eldest son, William. However, Charles had none of it and made it clear on several occasions that he will be king at all costs. King Charles III maintained the monarchy through succession and at 74 it really is quite something though the event has received mixed opinions up in the UK. Currently, some wish the best for him but others wish for the crown to be passed to his son while others call for the monarchy to be abolished entirely. It means that King Charles has a tough job on his hands.
On Saturday 10 September, Charles was proclaimed King at the Accession Council. It happened two days after his mother, Queen Elizabeth, passed away. Garter Principle King of Arms, David Vines White, was the man with the responsibility to herald ‘God save the King’, after reading the proclamation of Britain’s new King. The message was read on the Friary Court balcony of St James’s Palace in London. Prince William and Camilla, now Queen Consort, watched as Britain’s King Charles III signed an oath to uphold the security of the Church in Scotland. The King later signed another oath in Parliament regarding the Church of England. For a brief moment, flags in Britain flew at full mast that morning. Shortly after the ceremony, the flags returned to half-mast again out of respect for Her Majesty’s passing.
Queen Elizabeth II reduced her presence at public events. Charles took over her work and is now by far the most visible member of the British Royal House. His public visibility, together with a greater role in the decision-making process of the Royal House, pointed to him ascending the throne and becoming Charles III. He started to throw his weight in arriving at crucial decisions such as convincing his mother of strip Andrew of all royal duties after he was deeply involved in a sex-related scandal that was widely publicised. Now Charles has moved ever closer to the centre of attention as he now has his wish but many will be reluctant to embrace him as they did his mother and he has a tough example to follow. Queen Elizabeth II in her long reign laid down examples of royal conduct that may be difficult to emulate and, Charles, with his typical temperament, it may be difficult for him to fill in her shoes.
Charles comes with a baggage particularly related to his private and public lives. His persona remained in spotlight mostly due to two women in his life: Diana Spencer and Camilla Parker Bowles. To the first, he was married from 1981 to 1996 and to the second since 2005. They are the two loves in Charles’s life that have been talked about most. It is an irony of fate that Charles met Camilla Rosemary Shand before he met Diana and the two fell madly in love. However, their relationship could not continue because Queen Elizabeth II opposed it. After several years of discussions and disagreements, Charles married Diana and Camilla married the former British naval officer Andrew Parker Bowles. The rest is history. TW
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