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King Charles has not said or done one single thing around the white nationalist riots spreading across England. It started when a Welsh-born man staged a horrific attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class for children. Three little girls were murdered in the attack. Misinformation spread, and white nationalists used the moment to violently assault every Black and brown person they saw, plus there’s widespread arson and a huge amount of civil unrest, rioting and looting. This has played out for over a week, a week in which Charles has been enjoying his summer holiday in Scotland. Over the weekend, he even had fun at the Highland Games. The palace seemed more concerned over the Sussexes’ announced trip to Colombia than the violent white nationalism on display in England. The fact that this is also happening while Charles, Camilla, William and Kate actively ignore the Olympics is also just… weird. But I digress. It looks like some vacationing courtier realized that it looks bad so this is what was released:
The King has asked for daily updates on the evolving situation after unrest around the UK, Sky News understands. He is said to be engaging privately in the issues it has generated.
The King has a record of involvement in issues around community cohesion and interfaith dialogue.
It comes as thousands of specialist police have been mobilised tonight amid fears of further unrest. The trouble began after the stabbing of three young girls in Southport last week and amid false rumours the suspected attacker was an asylum seeker who had arrived by boat.
Many businesses have chosen to shut early in case the gatherings again descend into serious violence. A list of immigration solicitors’ firms and advice agencies was shared in chat groups as possible targets, with the message telling people to “mask up”.
The prime minister and senior police officers have warned the full force of the law will be used to swiftly punish any offenders.
The thing is, out of everyone in that horrid family, Charles legitimately is the only one with any kind of history in interfaith dialogue and outreach to immigrant communities. Which is why his silence has been so notable. He’s all about a photo-op in a church, mosque or temple, but when Black or brown folks are being targeted in racist hate crimes across England, he’s silent as the grave. Peter Hunt is openly criticizing Charles as well:
We have a silent head of state.
The palace spin talks of bridge building in private.
Charles is meant to be a unifying figure who champions religious tolerance and mutual respect.
Yet he’s said nothing about racism and rioting.
It’s an untenable position.
If not now, when?
— Peter Hunt (@_PeterHunt) August 8, 2024
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LUTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 06: King Charles III sits on the floor in the Prayer Hall during a visit to the newly built Guru Nanak Gurdwara on December 06, 2022 in Luton, England.,Image: 742743130, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon
LUTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 06: King Charles III makes the traditional namaste gesture as he speaks to volunteers and learns about the programmes they deliver for the local community during a visit to the newly built Guru Nanak Gurdwara on December 06, 2022 in Luton, England.,Image: 742743572, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon
King Charles III meeting a group of apprentices who worked on the DART, many of whom have now transitioned to permanent employment, during a visit to Luton DART Parkway Station to learn about the new cable-drawn mass passenger transit system which will connect Luton Airport Parkway rail station to London Luton Airport.,Image: 742744598, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Yui Mok / Avalon
LUTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 06: King Charles III smiles during a visit to the newly built Guru Nanak Gurdwara on December 06, 2022 in Luton, England.,Image: 742746181, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon
Britain’s King Charles III reacts as he leaves after attending an Advent Service at The Ethiopian Christian Fellowship Church, in London on December 8, 2022.,Image: 743250067, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: NO UK USE FOR 48 HOURS- Fee Payable Upon reproduction – For queries contact Avalon sales@Avalon.red London +44 20 7421 6000 Los Angeles +1 310 822 0419 Berlin +49 30 76 212 251 Madrid +34 91 533 42 89, Model Release: no, Credit line: Avalon.red / Avalon
Britain’s King Charles III, accompanied by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, attends an Advent Service at The Ethiopian Christian Fellowship Church, in London on December 8, 2022.,Image: 743250243, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: NO UK USE FOR 48 HOURS- Fee Payable Upon reproduction – For queries contact Avalon sales@Avalon.red London +44 20 7421 6000 Los Angeles +1 310 822 0419 Berlin +49 30 76 212 251 Madrid +34 91 533 42 89, Model Release: no, Credit line: Avalon.red / Avalon
NMA SOLO As the Jewish community prepares to celebrate Chanukah, His Majesty The King visited JW3, a

Jewish community centre that is open to all faiths and acts as a hub for the arts, culture, social action

and learning in North London. Founded by Dame Vivien Duffield DBE, JW3 opened in October 2013

with a vision of a vibrant, diverse, unified British-Jewish community, inspired by and engaged with

Jewish arts, culture, learning and life. the king was presented with a menorah,Image: 745049656, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Ian Vogler / Avalon
EMBARGOED TO 2200 GMT FRIDAY DECEMBER 23
King Charles III during the recording of his first Christmas broadcast in the Quire of St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Issue date: Friday December 23, 2022.,Image: 746320483, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: NO UK USE FOR 48 HOURS- Fee Payable Upon reproduction – For queries contact Avalon sales@Avalon.red London +44 20 7421 6000 Los Angeles +1 310 822 0419 Berlin +49 30 76 212 251 Madrid +34 91 533 42 89, *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Avalon.red / Avalon
London, UK, 26 March 2024: King Charles III during an audience in the Billiard Room at Buckingham Palace, London, with Vijaya Nath (left), and with community faith leaders from across the UK who have taken part in a Windsor Leadership Trust programme, encouraging and supporting dialogue, harmony and understanding at a time of heightened international tension. Windsor Leadership is a leadership development charity which provides transformational, experience-led programmes for senior leaders.,Image: 859752178, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Jonathan Brady / Avalon
