Another season of the crown: the coronation of Charles III
May 5, 2023
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Catherine Nixey, Britain correspondent for The Economist, shares insights on the upcoming coronation of King Charles III, highlighting its mix of tradition and modern sentiment. She discusses the public’s varied reactions, especially among younger generations, to royal pomp. Meanwhile, Vijay Vaitheeswaran, the Energy, Global and Climate Innovation Editor, dives into America’s rise as a clean energy superpower, fueled by recent legislation and investments, showcasing the potential for sustainable transformation in the energy sector.
He has been king since September; now it is time for the pomp. We examine the modern monarchy—and the ancient frippery of coronations. Despite prior reluctance to do much about climate change, America is set to become a clean-energy superpower. And reflecting on the life of Carolyn Bryant, whose testimony led to a lynching that set off America’s civil-rights movement.
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