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Charles in charge

Today, Explained

The Importance of Soft Power in the British Monarchy

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If King Charles' rule as King of England will be characterized by a bunch of countries bouncing from the Commonwealth, do you think that will make the British monarch stronger in a way? No. It will diminish Britain's soft power and influence because having the King as head of state over these realms where there's 150 million people total is a way of maintaining Britain's power and influence overseas. But at the same time, you'll see, I think, announcements from Charles that he's fine with all of these realms leaving because there's nothing he can do.

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