Imagine being a Brit who hasn't considered revolution yet.
I love that one of the least masculine rulers in all history is all decked out in the royal attire as he proclaims digital tracking for his subjects!
Charles was in the House of Lords (Britain's version of the Senate) on Wednesday for the traditional opening of the legislative session. The king traditionally delivers a policy vision to the upper house that is then debated in the lower house (House of Commons). The speech itself is not written by the king, since his authority is only symbolic, but in reading it, he gives approval to its contents.
British media was quick to note that the king said Digital ID won't be mandatory, but people "will have an option" to use it "for anyone who wishes to use it."
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, meanwhile, pushed hard last year for such ID to be required by law. After Starmer's Labour Party lost more than 1,400 seats in local elections this month, the monarchy has distanced itself from him. One royal official told the media, "The Palace view is ‘we do not want to be any part of this conversation — do not bring us into it.'"
In his speech, King Charles also talked about the cost of living, tackling antisemitism, infrastructure, criminal justice reform, and promoting peace. Strangely, he didn't mention mass deportations once, which would solve all these problems!
The king also promised to stop the sun god and achieve world peace.
My Government will remain a leading advocate for tackling climate change and achieving a world free from poverty. The United Kingdom will also take action to reduce humanitarian need and conflict around the world.
The king ended his speech with this:
I pray that the blessing of Almighty God may rest upon your counsels.
Which god, Charles?
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