https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1756350/King-Charles-coronation-Church-England-faiths
King Charles is at an impasse with Church of England leaders over the role of non-Christian faiths in the Coronation ceremony. Charles, who wants the ceremony to better reflect the modern monarchy, has insisted that figures of Muslim, Hindu, Jewish and other faith leaders should participate in the event. However, this has prompted a deadlock with church officials, who warn that the move would clash with centuries-old canon law, according to the Mail on Sunday.
Religious affairs commentator Catherine Pepinster revealed the tensions could wreak havoc on the ceremony.
She said that the row has delayed the release of the Coronation’s Order of Service, with less than 28 days to go.
Church officials reportedly claim that canon law “bars non-Christian faith leaders from reading out prayers during the service”.
However, Buckingham Palace sources rejected any claims of a delay.
Lambeth Palace, on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and Buckingham Palace, stated: “Details about the Coronation service will be released in due course.”
The role of other faiths in the Coronation comes as Charles is expected to recognise that he serves all religious faiths and not just the Church of England when he speaks at the ceremony.
While Charles will remain the Defender of the Faith, it is understood the monarch will speak about his commitment to multiple religions.
The King has long expressed a desire to represent the UK’s increasingly diverse population.
The Coronation is being planned by the Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk, who organised the late Queen’s funeral.
In October last year, the Constitution Unit at University College London recommended the King swear to defend all religious faiths.
The UCL academics claimed that such a change to the coronation oath would better reflect modern, multicultural Britain.
Professor Robert Hazell and Dr Bob Morris said the oath taken by Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation in 1953 – during which she promised to be “Defender of the Faith upholding the rights of the Church of England” – no longer suits modern Britain…..
King Charles is at an impasse with Church of England leaders over the role of non-Christian faiths in the Coronation ceremony. Charles, who wants the ceremony to better reflect the modern monarchy, has insisted that figures of Muslim, Hindu, Jewish and other faith leaders should participate in the event. However, this has prompted a deadlock with church officials, who warn that the move would clash with centuries-old canon law, according to the Mail on Sunday.
Religious affairs commentator Catherine Pepinster revealed the tensions could wreak havoc on the ceremony.
She said that the row has delayed the release of the Coronation’s Order of Service, with less than 28 days to go.
Church officials reportedly claim that canon law “bars non-Christian faith leaders from reading out prayers during the service”.
However, Buckingham Palace sources rejected any claims of a delay.
Lambeth Palace, on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and Buckingham Palace, stated: “Details about the Coronation service will be released in due course.”
The role of other faiths in the Coronation comes as Charles is expected to recognise that he serves all religious faiths and not just the Church of England when he speaks at the ceremony.
While Charles will remain the Defender of the Faith, it is understood the monarch will speak about his commitment to multiple religions.
The King has long expressed a desire to represent the UK’s increasingly diverse population.
The Coronation is being planned by the Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk, who organised the late Queen’s funeral.
In October last year, the Constitution Unit at University College London recommended the King swear to defend all religious faiths.
The UCL academics claimed that such a change to the coronation oath would better reflect modern, multicultural Britain.
Professor Robert Hazell and Dr Bob Morris said the oath taken by Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation in 1953 – during which she promised to be “Defender of the Faith upholding the rights of the Church of England” – no longer suits modern Britain…..
