What challenges will Charles face when he succeeds him?
Author: Feng Lu, Chen Jiali, Xu Ye
Editor: Xu Ye
On September 10, local time, King Charles III of the United Kingdom was officially sworn in as the new British monarch at St James's Palace . Prince William, the eldest son of King Charles III, was with him throughout the journey.
At the enthronement ceremony, Charles first paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II . He went on to say that he would dedicate "the rest of my life" to the new role.
Charles, 74, has officially changed from "Prince Charles" to "King Charles III".
It is reported that his tenure as heir to the throne is the longest in British history, and his age when he became king is also the oldest in British history.
"He spent his whole life preparing for the role (of the king)," said one royal commentator.
Prince's career
Charles is a prince built according to the most traditional British education.
He was born in 1948, at a time when Britain was gradually declining after World War II and . At the age of 10, he officially became the Crown Prince of the United Kingdom.
· Charles as a child sat on an animal.
He was originally privately educated at Buckingham Palace , but was suddenly sent to Gordonston School at the age of 9, becoming the first member of the British royal family to be sent out of the palace for primary school.
Gordonston School is known for its strict system. As a father of Philip , I hope that his son can hone his will in this school. In the winter, Charles has to run barefoot, and then take a cold shower.
· Young Charles is on his way to school.
In high school, Charles has a tough time. He slept in the same room as 14 boys and was beaten by classmates for snoring while sleeping. In his home book, he described the school as "hell" and said "the people in my dorm are evil".
Charles, 17, took part in a theatrical production as Macbeth. However, the father who was watching the performance suddenly burst out laughing. After many years, Charles is still haunted by this matter. At one point, he got into an argument with his father and said angrily: "Don't forget who you're talking to - the future king."
Charles (left) with his father Philip.
These growth experiences made him have a strong desire to control details later.
According to the description in the book "The Rebel Prince: Charles' Power, Passion and Defiance" by senior British journalist and author Tom Bowen, Charles required the staff to be on call, and the entourage could not live until he fell asleep; , he will also let people move furniture, bedding, and even designated brands of toilet paper to the room.
Of course, his painting tools should also be brought.
Charles likes to paint, and his works are mainly landscapes. His works at the Belgravia Gallery in London can be sold for more than 20,000 US dollars (about 140,000 yuan), but he never sells original works.
For him, painting is not about making money, but about creating a legacy. In 2013, he talked about his work in a documentary, arguing that people will die one day, but art will last forever.
Charles is drawing.
Another of CharlesOne hobby is better known - "farming".
In the 1980s, he spent a lot of money to buy Highgrove Manor, which was overgrown with grass and ruins, paved it with cobblestone roads, planted flowers, trees, fruits and vegetables, and lived an idyllic life.
In an interview in 2016, he described gardening as "the most therapeutic industry".
Over the years, he has often encouraged people to pay attention to plants and climate, and said that China's role is indispensable in tackling climate change and protecting biodiversity.
in confusion
When he was 29 years old, he said in a public speech: "The problem of my life is that I don't know what role to play in my life." Since then, he has been caught in the whirlpool of public opinion several times.
One of the most controversial is his performance in marriage. Diana said in an interview after learning about Charles' relationship with Camilla: "The three of us are in this marriage, so it's a bit crowded." ).
In 1996, Charles and Diana ended their 15-year marriage. In August of the following year, Diana died in a car accident. Charles non-Camilla did not marry, in 2005, the two married.
At the wedding scene of Charles' remarriage, the Queen and Camilla did not communicate throughout the whole process.
Charles (left) married Camilla in 2005.
Charles once said in his autobiography that he had a sense of distance from his mother.
has reported that Queen Elizabeth II is committed to maintaining traditions and is concerned about the continuation of power. She was once worried that the impulsivity of Charles, who was once crowned king, would govern the country in an emotional way and cause damage to the stable British monarchy.
At a private dinner in 2017, 96-year-old Prince Philip joked that he and the Queen lived so long to prevent Charles from taking the throne.
Charles (right) with Queen Elizabeth II.
On Charles' 70th birthday, Elizabeth still praised her son, calling him "a dedicated and worthy heir to the throne".
But in fact, until the past two years, there is still a lot of controversy surrounding Charles.
At the end of July this year, the British " Sunday Times " reported that Charles had accepted Osama bin Laden family donations totaling up to 1 million pounds. The donor is the half-brother of bin Laden, the mastermind of the events of 9.11.
Charles then responded that the recipient of the donation was the Prince of Wales Foundation, a charity under Prince Charles, and that it was entirely the decision of the foundation's directors to accept the grant.
· Charles (data map).
Last year, Charles' charitable foundation was also exposed to the scandal of "money for knighthood" - his former assistant Michael Fawcett was suspected of helping a Saudi businessman to buy the Order of the British Empire. Can
"rebrand"?
"The biggest challenge that Charles will face after he succeeds to the throne is to face the continuous damage to the image of the British royal family and the declining credibility of the monarchy." .
For this reason, Kong Yuan feels that Charles needs to make changes in several aspects in the future: first, establish a good image of the royal family, and don't let the British always think about the scandals surrounding the royal family and himself.
Second, we must clarify our own identity and position, and correct our position.
"Charles is actually a very personable person. For example, he has his own position on climate change, traditional building protection, etc., so there are often some related remarks. But as the king of a monarchy, he should be 'all the way'. Not being cured', which means not being affiliated with any party or taking a clear stance on political issues. Elizabeth II has done a good job of this, and Charles needs to make adjustments."
Charles (file photo).
In fact, as early as 4 years ago, in a documentary "Prince, Son and Crown Prince: 70-year-old Charles", Charles once stated that he knew that he would face many constraints after becoming king, and the situation would be completely different. will change.
He also said that if he succeeded to the throne, he would no longer "intervene" in public issues such as the environment and urban construction, and would not continue lobbying activities. "I am not that stupid."
British royal commentator Christopher Warwick recently warned in an interview with British media: "Charles must avoid controversy. He cannot be regarded as a politically nosy head of state - that is the road to disaster."
· Charles (data map).
In addition, Kong Yuan believes that Charles also needs to play his role in the unity of the United Kingdom and the diplomacy of the Commonwealth of Nations.
"When the Scottish independence referendum was held in 2014, there was a saying that the people of Scotland wanted Elizabeth II to be the king of Scotland, which shows how high her local prestige is. In this sense, the king is responsible for maintaining the unity of the United Kingdom. It is a very important bond. So if Scotland launches another referendum on independence, it is a question whether the royal family led by Charles III can maintain this connection."
EU "Jean Monet" Chair Professor, Renmin University of China Wang Yiwei, director of the research center, believes that Charles has been the heir for 64 years and has been living under the halo of his mother. At present, the United Kingdom is facing an endless stream of problems, such as inflation, energy crisis, soaring gas and food prices, and the common people are worrying about their livelihoods, and they don't have much time to pay attention to the royal family.
"With Elizabeth II gone, the era she represented is over."
Charles (right) with Elizabeth II.
On the evening of September 9, local time, Charles delivered a national televised speech, which was his first televised speech as a king. In his speech,
expressed his memory of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. "My dear mother is a role model for me and all of my family and she sacrifices so much for her duties," he said. He announced that his eldest son William would replace himself as Crown Prince and Prince of Wales, Kate will be the queen. At the same time, he also expressed his blessings to his second son Harry and his wife Meghan . Sky News noted that this could be seen as a symbol of his attempts to reconcile with the couple.
Charles also said he, like the late Queen, has a "solemn commitment to upholding the country's constitution". He promised that wherever the British people are, whatever their background and beliefs, he "will endeavour to serve them with loyalty, respect and love".
From the moment he made the promise, Charles would take on the responsibility of the king.
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