The Power and Perception of the British Monarchy.
The upcoming coronation of King Charles III highlights the legacy of the British Empire, which includes centuries of exclusion, racism, and plundering of land, resources, and human beings on nearly every continent. While the monarchy is seeking to modernize with the changing religious contours of British society, the legacy of British imperialism remains unhealed. The members of the royal family have stopped short of offering a formal apology or support for any sort of reparations. The marriage of church and state that a British coronation represents should be viewed with caution, and efforts should be made to ensure that the church in the U.S. retains its independence and prophetic witness.