I know King Charles has waited 75 years to be crowned, but he has to be serious. He had scheduled a visit to Canada for May, but has cancelled, due to his cancer. He must, however, send a replacement because the visit must go on. Otherwise, he will stir up those who bray for the abolishment of the Monarchy.
Few know this, because Civics is no long taught in schools, but the Monarch is Canada's Head of State. Contrary to the many uncooked ideas that swirl around incessantly, Trudeau isn't the Head of State and neither is that appalling and hideous excuse for a Governor General, Mary Simon. The former is (currently) the Head of Government and the latter serves as the King's representative in Canada.
Neither has any other status.
Don't get me wrong, I am a Monarchist, but if a visit to one of Charles' realms is important enough to be scheduled in the first place, then the visit must proceed. If he can't fulfill his duties as the Sovereign, Charles -- or rather the government -- must name a Regent. What is a Regent? Someone appointed to carry out the Sovereign's duty when the latter is too sick to do so.
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| King Charles at the moment. |
Charles can't remain King and not carry out his duties. He must appoint a Regent.
But I bet his hubris will not allow him to.
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This letter was in 'The Calgary Herald' today on the same subject:
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| My thoughts. |
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