What sort of king will Charles III be?

What sort of king will Charles III be?
The head that wears the crown seems to be wearing it far more easily than many of his subjects expected. (Image: Getty)
The Economist
He came to praise his mother – and to bury suspicions. On Sept 9, King Charles III gave his first public speech as monarch. Explicitly, it honoured the queen – “my darling mama” – for her dedication, service and duty. Implicitly, it answered questions about what kind of king he is going to be and spoke, quietly, to some of the many criticisms levelled at him while he was heir apparent.The man who is now called king has long seemed uneasy about, perhaps even unsuited to, the job that 73 years ago he was bo...

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