Controversy Surrounds King Charles' Coronation Invitation List.
The inclusion of the Green Man, a figure from British folklore, on the official invitation to King Charles' coronation has caused controversy. While some see it as a positive symbol of nature and a nod to the king's love of conservation, others view it as a pagan idol that should not be included in a royal event. Historian and folklorist Francis Young explains that the Green Man is actually a made-up figure of 20th-century folklore, and its association with paganism makes it a potentially controversial image to use.