# The reign of King Charles III of the United Kingdom **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [September 8, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232 "2022-09-08T18:05:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/161 "2022-09-09T23:34:49Z")
oh geez lol I meant the new PM lol ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/162 "2022-09-09T23:35:51Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > You’re talking about the generation before the Boomers (our parents), commonly referred to as “The Greatest Generation,” because they came through WWII and some of them came through the Great Depression of the 1930s, at least as children. My mother was born in 1924 and my father in 1925. There’s actually an intervening generation in between those two: the Silent Generation (typically defined as being born in 1928-1945). The Silents were still kids or teenagers during WWII, and thus, while the older ones remember WWII, they weren’t active participants, being largely too young to serve. (My parents are both Silents: Dad was born in 1933, Mom in 1940.) ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/163 "2022-09-09T23:51:00Z")
> [@Sam\_Stone](#): > > I think you need to consider the times to understand Jackie and Diana. (Hmm… Where’s John Mellencamp when you need him?) Look behind the Tastee Freez. But be prepared for a shocking sight involving chili dogs. ---
**Author:** ![Bootb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19b73/32.png) [@Bootb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bootb)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/164 "2022-09-09T23:55:57Z")
This is interesting. It speaks to the idea that Charles has privately thought long and deeply about his eventual role as monarch. > **[King Charles III appears to signal an end to climate change activism](https://news.yahoo.com/king-charles-iii-appears-to-signal-an-end-to-climate-change-activism-174330601.html)** > > Outspoken about the "existential" threat posed by climate change when he was Prince of Wales, King Charles III on Friday seemed to signal an effective end to his decades-long public advocacy for lowering greenhouse gas emissions that are warming... ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Drake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/165 "2022-09-09T23:58:54Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Imagine how things might be different in the USA today if we had a beloved figure who represents the continuity of the government and _of the country itself_ **who is outside and above any political party** and yet to whom each political party owes and pledges its allegiance. We use the flag for that. We literally pledge allegiance to it constantly. Trouble is, it’s no good at ribbon-cutting, though it does all right waving to the crowds. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/166 "2022-09-10T00:06:11Z")
My apologies! These edwards, Georges, and alberts get a bit confusing. And a shining example on why children should be given their own names. Seriously! I understand that most monarchies that are Christians must have saint names, but good heavens! there are more than just a handful of saints. Pick a fairly unique one for the first of the gazillion names you give them. The queen did fairly well although she did give up on #4, (Edward) as did her children breaking the cycle a bit. ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/167 "2022-09-10T00:11:25Z")
> [@Ulfreida](#): > > I feel like I’m the only person on earth besides Camilla who actually likes the guy. Always have. I like him, too. I think he will be a good monarch. ---
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/168 "2022-09-10T00:14:41Z")
amusing article > **[But What Will Become of Her Majesty’s Royal Corgis?](https://jezebel.com/but-what-will-become-of-her-majesty-s-royal-corgis-1849511587?utm_source=jezebel_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022-09-09)** > > The queen didn’t want any of her corgis to survive her. But it appears that two corgis, plus one dorgi, just might. ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/169 "2022-09-10T00:27:33Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > There’s actually an intervening generation in between those two: the Silent Generation (typically defined as being born in 1928-1945). The Silents were still kids or teenagers during WWII, and thus, while the older ones remember WWII, they weren’t active participants, being largely too young to serve. When John McCain was defeated in 2008, it was noted that the Silent Generation probably lost its last chase to have a representative in the White House. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/170 "2022-09-10T00:28:46Z")
> “It will no longer be possible to give so much of my time and energies to the charities and issues for which I cared so deeply, but I know this important work will go on in the trusted hands of others.” My take is different, it doesn’t mean that he will stop talking about it just that he has now other tasks imposed by his new duties, it also does not mean that he will not assign others to continue that mission. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/171 "2022-09-10T00:29:37Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > There’s actually an intervening generation in between those two: the Silent Generation (typically defined as being born in 1928-1945). The Silents were still kids or teenagers during WWII, and thus, while the older ones remember WWII, they weren’t active participants, being largely too young to serve. > > (My parents are both Silents: Dad was born in 1933, Mom in 1940.) You are so right! 🤦🏽 Sorry. I knew there was, but I couldn’t remember what they were called. Um… _silent_… dontcha know. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/172 "2022-09-10T00:30:10Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > You are so right! 🤦🏽 > > Sorry. I knew there was, but I couldn’t remember what they were called. Um… _silent_… dontcha know. No worries! Understanding demographics and psychographics is a big part of my job. ---
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/173 "2022-09-10T00:33:27Z")
one big change is I think hel’l be seen as "less remote or formal " I mean the queen seemed like she could be friendly but there was always like a glass window between her and the public like she never for she was queen and couldn’t offend anyone … ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/174 "2022-09-10T00:48:18Z")
Similarly, we have Generation Jones which is between Boomers and X. It’s roughly 1958 and 1967. We remember Vietnam as children but generally didn’t experience computers until college or our first professional job. Obama was the first Jones President and he consideres himself such. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/175 "2022-09-10T01:17:59Z")
> [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > When John McCain was defeated in 2008, it was noted that the Silent Generation probably lost its last chase to have a representative in the White House. [coughs] Joe Biden [/coughs] ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/176 "2022-09-10T01:18:19Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > And a shining example on why children should be given their own names. Seriously! I understand that most monarchies that are Christians must have saint names, but good heavens! there are more than just a handful of saints. Pick a fairly unique one for the first of the gazillion names you give them. Well, but isn’t it really an opposite situation? I mean, the vast majority of Christians go around just being James Earl, David Bruce, Juan Carlos or Jean Philippe \_\_ surname\_\_, as opposed to Albert Victor George Arthur Ethelbert or María Eugenia Josefina Cayetana del Rosario \_ surname \_\_ . They have plenty of names to pick from. And for example C3 has “Philip” as one his names, his mother had “Alexandra” and her father had “Frederick”. That somehow the tradition _of the family_ is that you reign as George or Edward if male, and Mary or Elizabeth if female, because otherwise it doesn’t sound like a proper Brit monarch, is not the fault of not having enough names to pick. Don’t get me started on the French and Louis. ---
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/177 "2022-09-10T01:32:46Z")
> [@Broomstick](#): > > > [@rocking\_chair](#): > > > > the king stated: > > > > “I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their life overseas.” > > > > after he listed william moving into new titles, now prince of wales, interesting. > > Yes, well, what else was he going to say? Harry and Meghan asked to step back from being active royals and go their wish, so they won’t be getting the fancy titles and all that. They’re no longer part of the family business. He’s Harry’s father, his kid is moving to California, wishing him well is sort of the thing to do, isn’t it? 2 other ways to look at it: My impression when I heard it: He’s saying Goodbye Harry and Meghan, stay overseas, no new titles for you! My kid’s impression: He’s being non-committal and leaving the option open for them to come back if they want. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/178 "2022-09-10T02:38:28Z")
At least with Charles there was a bit of a break between 2 and 3. I can understand that there are names that you won’t use because there is a royal agreement (Albert) or bad connections ( Richard, John, Charles was controversial when they named him). Then don’t give them as a first choice! Thought should also be given to the fact that you can’t always depend on being down the line (Elizabeth). Give Euplus a chance! I agree on the Louis horrour. I was a bit disappointed in the new wales couple when they went with Louis, I know he was the favourite uncle of charles, but I couldn’t help but think of the French thing. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/179 "2022-09-10T02:46:58Z")
IMHO Louis Mountbatten was more to Charles than _just_ a favorite uncle. He was a father figure and mentor. They had a stronger bond than Charles did with Philip. Charles is not a “manly” athletic guy like Philip was. ---
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/180 "2022-09-10T03:00:30Z")
werent they refered as the “blank generation” in some circles occasionally [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232.md?page=10)