Controversy Surrounds Pledge of Allegiance to King Charles in Britain

The British monarchy's plan to have millions of people in the UK and the Commonwealth pledge their allegiance to King Charles III during his coronation ceremony has been criticized as "feudal" and "offensive" by anti-monarchist organization Republic. Supporters of the monarchy have also questioned the effectiveness of the pledge, with some calling it a "huge miscalculation." The ceremony will feature many different faiths and languages, a sign of the "diversity of our contemporary society," according to Archbishop Justin Welby. Public support for the Royal Family has hit an all-time low, making it even more important to bring the institution into the 21st century.