Dare I suggest that a family has characteristics that echo monarchy? We don’t anoint the head of the family and we don’t expect him or her to wear a crown but we do espouse the principles that matter to us.
In paying our tribute for the coronation this week of King Charles III and Queen Camilla we have selected appropriate words from six people who know the king well:
Ahead of the curve, diligent and gifted with an empathy that allows him to connect with all people, Charles III will be a great and much-cherished monarch. Sir John Major
Charles III has long articulated collective misgivings about new steel-and-glass buildings and we can hope his defence of Classical and vernacular architecture continues. Simon Jenkins
An early advocate for the environment and adept at bringing people together to find solutions, The King has long fought to save the planet. Tony Juniper
Long-time patron of the Rare Breeds Survival, The King has worked tirelessly, publicly, and privately to promote endangered farm animal breeds. Christopher Price
In Charles III, we can rejoice in a king who is inspired by the wisdom that is ancient but always fresh. Baron Chartres
The King has been a force for good in the world of organic and sustainable farming in more ways than we might realise. Patrick Holden
GOD SAVE THE KING
