UK – The general Synod and various Christian denominations have presented Loyal Addresses in a show of support and loyalty to King Charles III.
During an event in Buckingham Palace on Thursday, representatives of different denominations, including the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and the Methodist Church, presented loyal addresses to the King. The addresses express the loyalty and commitment of the denominations to the monarch and pledge their continued support for the Crown.
Only 27 groups are part of this long-held tradition that takes place to mark significant royal occasions, in this case, the coronation of King Charles III. They are chosen for their cultural significance and “reflect the United Kingdom’s diverse society, drawn from the education sector, as well as incorporating science, arts, and religious institutions”.
The presentation of the Loyal Addresses is a long-standing tradition in the United Kingdom to mark royal occasions and 27 members are part in this case of coronation of King Charles III. According to Premier, they are selected for their cultural significance and “reflect the United Kingdom’s diverse society, drawn from the education sector, as well as incorporating science, arts, and religious institutions”.
The first address was given to King George III in 1760. Since then, the tradition has continued with each new monarch. This event is seen as an important display of support for King Charles III, who ascended to the throne following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 2022.
The address of the Black, Brown and People of Colour Quaker Fellowship, was read by Leasa Lambert, and it stated the King’s commitment to the climate crisis and emphasized that the solution requires “disrupting existing economic systems”. Just like other addresses over the century, it also reemphasizes the Quaker peace testimony. “We may think wars end through force of arms or negotiation, but peace is maintained by building relationships, mutual dependency and shared prosperity,” Leasa Lambert read.
The presentation of the Loyal Addresses to King Charles by the various Christian denominations is a significant event in the United Kingdom’s religious and cultural calendar. It affirms the enduring values of loyalty, respect, and faith that underpin the country’s social fabric and reminds us of the importance of working together towards a common purpose.
The general Synod of the Church of England were among the 27 that pledged their loyalty to the King.
