Will an inkwell herald the end of the centuries-old British monarchy? Even if things don’t get that bad, the new British king Charles III. In any case, he didn’t do any favors when, with a grim look and waving his hands, he asked his subordinates to put away such a container.
When Charles signed his proclamation on Saturday, he apparently didn’t like the placement of the inkwell. With an imperious gesture against his employees, he made his displeasure clear – that was not well received. A clip of the scene from the proclamation ceremony circulated on Twitter, which many users commented critically. “Imagine respecting someone who treats another person like this,” reads one comment. Another user puts the words in Charles’s mouth: “The servant has to clear my desk for me. I can’t be expected to put things away.” Many felt confirmed that the monarchy would not have a future after the death of Elizabeth II.
Reports about the incident were initially sought in the British media in vain. The solemn live reporting on grieving subjects, the succession plan and the meticulously planned mourning ritual leave little room for critical voices or even just an entertainment programme.
For a long time Charles was controversial in the British population. This had mainly to do with his breakup with Diana. But in recent years – also thanks to a PR campaign by the British royal family – the son and successor of the late Queen Elizabeth II has managed to gain popularity.
Source: Nachrichten
