Will Charles Be A Popular King?

[naomi24]

Harold Wilson said 'A week is a short time in politics', but with a new Prime Minister and a new monarch it's transpired that this past week has been a short time in the life of this nation.

I've no doubt that Charles will be a king dedicated to duty, but I have my doubts that he'll be a popular monarch. I think he's in for a rough ride and foresee big changes ahead. I feel quite sorry for him really. Any thoughts?

[burlyshirley1]

Whilst not a fan of Charles and his wife, I think he will be a good King in a different way to the Queen. As others have said, he does have a very hard act to follow and I bet he knows this. He won't be as relevant to me as the dear Queen was, who I did love. I won't love Charles. I still can't get over that photo of her shaking hands with Liz Truss and 48 hours later, she died - so amazing.

[LadyCG]

Yes, I got my Roman numerals confused. Henry IX he would theoretically be.

[Ken4155]

He's already broken one record having served the longest apprenticeship of all time.

[ladybirder]

I agree with OG. He needs to be more careful in what he says and definitely keep out of political matters.

I hope he does OK, he's had enough years to learn. Camilla will be a great help to him I don't doubt.

[douglas9401]

Even I can see the difference between a public figure who built a relationship with her country over decades and an old commie being lauded by young folk in the grip of mind altering substances at a festival.

[MargoTester]

^ have you got your knickers knotted round your testicles again?

[LadyCG]

I was drinking hot tea then, MargoT.

[MargoTester]

Sorry :-) actually I've just been watching pictures of Charles and Camilla arriving at Buck House and he was welcomed with shouts of God save the King and cheered. They spent nearly 30 mins talking to people before looking at all the flowers and going in.

[LadyCG]

It seems to me the public are already warming to the King and his Consort. His address to the nation was so poignant.