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Why most Brits aren't keen on King Charles's coronation

Saturday's coronation of King Charles III comes at a time of political instability, rising living costs and widespread labour unrest in the U.K.

Media estimates suggest coronation could cost British taxpayers 100 million pounds ($170 million CDN)

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A souvenir postcard with an image of King Charles III on it.
Official souvenir postcards are seen on display at Lambeth Palace celebrating Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort ahead of their coronation as King and Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realm nations, on April 20, 2023. (Daniel Leal/AFP/Getty Images)

The coronation of King Charles III is just a couple days away and he's the first new British monarch to be crowned in 70 years. But according to recent polls, the majority of young people in the country don't seem to care for it.

The royal event comes at a difficult time for the U.K. There's a cost of living crisis, strikes by health-care workers and the country is on its third prime minister in less than a year. 

With media estimates suggesting the coronation could cost British taxpayers 100 million pounds ($170 million CDN), are the Royal Family and their traditions out of touch with the lives of average British citizens? And if so, what could that mean for the future of the monarchy?

Featuring:

  • Anna Whitelock, British historian specializing in the history of the monarchy.
  • Femi Oluwole, political commentator and anti-Brexit activist.

Nothing is Foreign, a podcast from CBC News and CBC Podcasts, is a weekly trip to where the story is unfolding. It's hosted by Tamara Khandaker.

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