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Charles III faces challenges at home, abroad – and even in defining what it means to be king

  • Written by Tobias Harper, Assistant Professor of History, Arizona State University
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Charles III became the King of the United Kingdom on Sept. 8, 2022, having spent almost all of his 73 years preparing for this role, watching the example of his mother, Elizabeth II. Yet, he faces an uncertain course as monarch.

The legacy of Charles’ mother is complex. While...

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