![]() ![]() One Labor politician called the oath a "lovely touch," while other opposition lawmakers called it odd and outdated. "This kind of nonsense should have died with Elizabeth I, not outlived Elizabeth II." Pledging allegiance to Charles' "heirs and successors" means swearing allegiance to Prince Andrew, as well, opponents pointed out. This book was very informative and interesting. ![]() "In a democracy it is the head of state who should be swearing allegiance to the people, not the other way around," said a spokesman for the Republic, which works to abolish the monarchy, per the Irish Times. The Obesity Code is the 5th book in my non-fiction challenge for 2018. ![]() A spokesman for the archbishop said the hope is that viewers at home and elsewhere will say the words aloud-"this sense of a great cry around the nation and around the world of support for the king." There was criticism of the idea, and the spokesman said some people might prefer to say only "God save the King" at the end, and others might spend the moment in reflection, per the Guardian. ![]() Organizers said swearing allegiance to Charles when requested by the Archbishop of Canterbury is voluntary but encouraged. Subjects are asked to participate wherever they are, per the Washington Post, whether they're in Westminster Abbey or watching or listening remotely. ![]()
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