King Charles III

Britain, and her monarchy, have a language fitted for times of joy and sorrow alike — so why does the Church of England make such poor use of our traditional liturgy?

The text for the King’s Speech failed to inspire

How can we hold the nation together?

Confronting the mysteries of a sacred institution

The King’s coronation was deeply religious

A motley crew greeted Charles III at his coronation

Rejoice in the sheer religiosity of the Coronation. It places the King above the political fray

The ancient ritual at the heart of a very modern ceremony

The new Coronation liturgy underlines Charles III’s sacral kingship

The Coronation is more than a magnificent piece of theatre