King Charles will be directed by the Archbishop of Canterbury to “punish and reform what is amiss, confirm what is in good order” at his coronation today.
This language is not just symbolic. It’s a contract between the monarch and the people.
Throughout British history, that contract has often been illustrated through the Crown Jewels and other coronation regalia, which will play a key role in Charles’ formal ascension to the British throne.
But in the 21st century, it’s time for