King Charles’s accession speech will be the most important address of his life, both a reflection of what—and who—has gone and a promise of what’s to come. In an excerpt from her new book, katienicholl analyzes what’s next for the House of Windsor:
The king’s speech, delivered to the nation by King Charles III soon after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was the most important address of Charles’s life.
As the royal family and the world come to terms with the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the gaze inevitably turns to the future. And while it appears King Charles III has the support of his people, his path is not guaranteed to be a smooth one. Consider Charles’s woes. Closest to home are: his youngest son and daughter-in-law’s familial abdication and the complete disgrace of his brother Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, who has been stripped of his honorary titles and royal role.
It was significant that by Charles’s side at his accession was his heir apparent, who observed every moment diligently knowing that his turn would be next. As the world comes to terms with the death of Queen Elizabeth II, attention will soon turn to King Charles’s coronation, which is expected to take place in the spring or early summer. So what do we know of the plans, reportedly code-named Operation Golden Orb? Well, his coronation is expected to be shorter and less expensive than his mother’s, and the new king wants the public to witness the experience just as they did his accession.
It was also why William and Kate led what they hoped would be a Platinum Jubilee charm offensive to the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Belize in March—but it turned into their most controversial tour to date. Such overseas visits, noted historian and royal commentator Ed Owens, “are efforts by the monarchy to shore up support for the crown.” But it was not to be the case here.Chris Jackson/Getty Images.
As Harry and Meghan press ahead with what some have called a “third way” of being royals, capitalizing on their new lives in America, their glamorous and richly endowed alternative court is a contrast to the House of Windsor. It remains to be seen whether they will ever reconcile with their family. Relations have been strained since they left Britain: This was glaringly apparent when Harry did not return to the UK for his grandfather’s March memorial service at Westminster Abbey.
There were raised eyebrows at the palace when, days after the meeting with the queen, Harry spoke about their reunion on NBC’sprogram. He revealed his grandmother was “on great form” and added he wanted to make sure she was being “protected” and had the right people around her.
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