Commentary
Perhaps only King Charles III understood that his May 6 coronation in London was one of the few opportunities in a century to reposition the concept of monarchy in the global spectrum of competing social systems.
Viewpoints
Opinion
A Defining Time for Monarchies
How a coronation raised the urgency of the strategic need for durable identity and purpose
King Charles III stands after being crowned during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey in London on May 6, 2023. Richard Pohle/WPA-Pool/Getty Images
Gregory Copley
Author
Gregory Copley is president of the Washington-based International Strategic Studies Association and editor-in-chief of the “Defense & Foreign Affairs” series of publications. Born in Australia, Copley is an entrepreneur, writer, government adviser, defense publication editor, and Member of the Order of Australia. His latest and 37th book is “The Noble State: Governance Options in an Ignoble Era.”
