The large round stained glass window at Westminster Abbey
The large round stained glass window at Westminster Abbey - Writing in The Conversation, Dr Bob Morris (UCL Constitution Unit) explores how the new King's relationship with faith may differ from his mother, with him likely approaching his role as "defender of the faith" more inclusively, reflecting the diversity of religion in Britain. When Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1953, she took on the role of "defender of the faith" (Fidei Defensor in the original Latin) - a title first granted to Henry VIII by the Pope in 1521. He subsequently broke with Rome and became the first head of the Church of England. In the past 70 years, the role of religion in British public life has evolved significantly. As King Charles III assumes the role of monarch, his relationship with faith will also come into focus, and may look different from his mother's. At a memorial service for the Queen in Belfast cathedral, the new king took care on his arrival to meet representatives of all religious groups in the province. It is expected that there will be a full, similar presence of religious representatives at his forthcoming coronation.
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