UK riots: King Charles must speak out against widespread violence

“This is the moment for the King to say something.”
It’s time for The King, as both head of state and of the Commonwealth to speak out against widespread riots, says historian Kate Williams.
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[@kookytoots6755]

The king is as WEF as Starmer

[@user-zi5hq8fj1b]

Without a shadow of doubt

[@HakanTunaMuzik]

I came to make the same comment.

[@r200ti]

Charles was one of the original globalists. Starmer is just one of the promoted apprentices. Its funny, these fools are telling us our kids dont matter and we have no rights in our own country. Then they expect us all to go and fight Russia for them. ok......

[@prettypuppy6752]

He is the WEF

[@user-qd3vh7lk6y]

@@kookytoots6755 We have the , " Private funds ".

[@redbeard3923]

First king Charles didn't listen to his people and what happened

[@Tom-gv2eo]

😮 He opressd & overtaxed them

[@BobisNavy]

@@Tom-gv2eo Well he never listene to DIANNE```

[@user-qd3vh7lk6y]

WEF puppets one and all.

[@Tee-bq2po]

Royal silence is deafening ! What is the point of a king if he remains silent when the country is burning ?

[@Fordnan]

The King has already expressed his views. "Immigrants should be made to feel more welcome."

[@peterwillson1355]

Traitor.​@@Fordnan

[@Fordnan]

@@peterwillson1355 Traitor? Me? For reporting the most esteemed majesty's words? I rather suspect that by going on your racist riots this week, you're the one who's the traitor.

[@tonyfincham6126]

@@FordnanAsyou said in favour of his immigrant subjects failing to remember his guard are 99 % white & all are from British working class backgrounds.

[@SuadOsmanMohamed]

​@@Fordnanthat man is sick he should welcome immigrants into his home

[@FirehorseG]

I've always supported the Royal Family, but I was shocked at the ridiculous coronation. The silence is deafening from the Palace. Not a good look Charles.

[@Fordnan]

He's not silent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaHUdWSVf7SCe6c

[@user-ug1eo4xb7z]

Normally when there is a truly shocking crime, the government does something reassuring to calm the public, not condemn them.

[@JuliusDofarios]

His Majesty is not even in control of his own Country and people expect him to say something about the state of his country?? Then People want a United Republics because the King has no power now which leads people to question why Monarchy exists.

[@russellbradley454]

@@JuliusDofarios are you British if you where and educated you would know about how the British Government and politics work.

[@russellbradley454]

@@JuliusDofarios Get a good book on English Grammar you need one!

[@SherbertLomon]

He needs to continue being silent. Why do we even have a monarchy? It’s embarrassing

[@missmuffet3874]

Just a complete useless waste of money. The views he expressed today confirms it.

[@lostintranslation1957]

He needs to speak against Islam and fascism from Starmer.

[@djrudog1158]

He is king of all faiths ...thays the deal

[@raphaelcaldwell3831]

He’s not

[@russellbradley454]

You think Starmers a facist suggest you do a degree in political science to what defines Communist and Facist.

[@russellbradley454]

My goodness modern education !

[@russellbradley454]

And what about the white thugs using the issue to smash windows, set fire to police vehicles etc which local tax payers will pay for I an retired ex veteran tax payer thanks for costing me and others money

[@gracesento9875]

They are silent because they support it

[@Fordnan]

The King has already expressed his views. "Immigrants should be made to feel more welcome."

[@jjboyd01]

@@Fordnan well he should say it again.

[@SaoirseS.]

@@Fordnantraitor

[@Fordnan]

@@SaoirseS. Are you? Or are you going to follow the King's wishes?

[@russellbradley454]

No he is not the Modern Monarchy is apolitical this so called expert should understand this. In our Parliamentary Democracy all power comes via the Elected Parliament. The last Monarch who interfered CHARLES 1ST was executed for high treason.

[@robstewart1703]

Laughable that the Times journos think this some sort of solution.. its 2024, not 1645

[@emmsue1053]

The King is the only person in the world that can legally and literally dissolve Parliament. He wont, but he could!!

[@JuliusDofarios]

You hit the mark with that, well said !!!

[@snarkxmaiden]

I don't think anyone actually gives a stuff whether Charlie renounces the riots/domestic terrorism.

[@Cab-xb4kx]

He can't be arsed

[@TomThumb-d1r]

I revoke my oath to the Royal Family.

[@user-qh9kk5ix9t]

The King cares as much about ordinary British people as much as Starmer does. He said in a speech he "reveres Islam" Would you put any trust in him.

[@amazonlife2609]

I don’t thinks that’s true.

[@user-td4rk1fd3g]

I thought King Charles had to stay out of political issues.

[@1988dgs]

While parliament sits he has to keep out of their running of the country. He can call on the PM for a private briefing at any time and can give gentle advise but it would be advise only at that time. I believe he has the option to dissolve parliament during the year but he would have to be ready to take control of the country at that moment, or at the state opening of parliament he can decide not to ask parliament to look after the country, he wouldn’t get his yearly allowance at that time but all the treasury would become his to use as he saw fit

[@russellbradley454]

All Monarchs do under our system of government .

[@russellbradley454]

@@1988dgs NO the Monarch has no political powers we have an elected Parliament for that.

[@freedomfighten123]

What like the Queen did 🤡🤡🤡

[@janeblack3925]

He’s too week , The queen would not let this happen

[@divine0dude]

she allowed a brexit and an influx of illegals, she would not do a thing here either

[@Tuberesu]

weak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stuartchristie4801]

Give your head a wobble, how long do you think the Monarchy would survive in a Muslim UK, I'm Scottish and I'm 100% on England's side here.

[@blazingmytrail1962]

Not MY King

[@Neverforget1967]

He has powers , but he is just as bad, not a Royalist

[@JeanLee-w4g]

He as no power he is a figure head. The government need to deal with this.

[@Neverforget1967]

@@JeanLee-w4g He can exercise this , it has been done previously..

[@Neverforget1967]

@@JeanLee-w4g The King plays a constitutional role in opening and dissolving Parliament and approving Bills before they become law.

[@Fordnan]

@@JeanLee-w4g He has the power to pass legislation irrespective of parliament's wishes, to prorogue parliament, and to sack the prime minister.

[@johnfellows689]

I think even you would agree . If charles requested starmer to step asside it would lift royalty to folk law state that could last 1000 years. Its his golden opportunity

[@jupiter998]

Now watching out for two tier royalty.

[@cw736]

I agree he should of made a statement about the riots Where is his passion for the country he is supposed to be king of ?

[@Fordnan]

The King has already expressed his views. "Immigrants should be made to feel more welcome."

[@russellbradley454]

He has made a statement via the Prime Minister which is the way it's done under our system.

[@russellbradley454]

@@cw736 The Monarch in this country is and should be politically neutral you show like so many on here your total ignorance of Parliamentary Democracy.

[@onlyme219]

Yes he should, I forgot we even had a King these last several weeks

[@elnick1000]

What amazed me he was not even mentioned by any media. He is making himslef and the royal family irrelevant.

[@JuliusDofarios]

Yes, imagine if the King had any say whatsoever in the affairs of his own bloody country. It's laughable that this journalist believes the King saying something would do anything at all.

[@onlyme219]

@@JuliusDofarios Not the point, it's the principle as far as I'm concerned

[@alstonrob]

out of touch..........

[@nineteen8486]

wake up people its its not all what you thought..........your being played like a fiddle

[@antsly]

Charles is in Balmoral counting his millions. Maybe it will be one of the kids' birthday soon and so they can release a photo to lift the nation

[@robertdrinkall8947]

No, it's not the King's job to run the country, he has a Government for that ! If they can't do their job they should step down.

[@peteraudley5628]

He is the head of church of england !

[@bryandimery6509]

UK needs democracy. Who elected this guy?

[@JeanLee-w4g]

The voters

[@Rosiedelaroux]

He’s on holiday with Cammy for two months - leave them alone. Poor man must be worn out with all those ribbons cuttings and pre written speeches

[@billparsons2702]

Labour need to get over their prejudices and let our head of state do his job and bring communities together under a shared vision of nation hood.

[@mechelledecosta3727]

The queen sacked a Australian prime minister,why can't king Charles do the same with the UK pime minister

[@mollymac8678]

He literally has no power..

[@HiHi-zv7zo]

​@@mollymac8678he has the power to fire the prime minister he has power they just hide it

[@HebrewsUK]

After 5 minutes at no10 ?? Really

[@musicbruv]

@@mollymac8678 He has power.

[@rickster9065]

​@@mollymac8678 he's commander in chief of the British army. That means the government must ask his permission to use the army and without his say so the uk technically have no army. They only answer to him. He also controls all the courts and prisons hence the name HMP (jury service will confirm this, they will tell you this on day one) the royal family gave up all responsibility of running the country but none of the control. Your comment is as inaccurate as can be.

[@stephenwhiteman8481]

I had Prostate Cancer, with no symptoms apart from a high blood count, the options I had was Chemo implants or have the Prostate taken out, I picked to have the Prostate totally taken out, still peeing in a Incontinence pad, believe it or not, due to the Surgeon can still get an election without the Blue pills, but still have peeing in a Incontinence pad. But I would still put our Nation and people first. I swore a oath in 1975-1982 to protect and serve the Commander in chief her Heirs and Successors. I would never protect this King even if I was able too

[@wombat949]

“The illusion of freedom will continue as long as it's profitable to continue the illusion. At the point where the illusion becomes too expensive to maintain, they will just take down the scenery, they will pull back the curtains, they will move the tables and chairs out of the way and you will see the brick wall at the back of the theater.” ― Frank Zappa

[@FaisalAman-w9l]

I went to my 20 year high school reunion on Saturday. Everyone, especially people with daughters, supported these protests. I was shocked as I went to school in a left wing area. If left wing people have had enough then goodness knows what the right wingers are thinking. The governments over the last 30 years are to blame for this.

[@fpvDRE]

high school in the uk called secondary if ya gonna troll lol

[@johnstanczyk4030]

​@@fpvDREI know, right? The comments sections on British news channels have been dominated by posts of seemingly dubious origin for the past week.

[@Вивсівідстій]

The royal family is also to blame for this.

[@robstewart1703]

@@FaisalAman-w9l 🔔

[@peterwillson1355]

G​en z love Americanisms , didn't you know?

[@leeoliver391]

It’s true. His PM has basically incited civil war into this country and the king has nothing to say on the matter 😂

[@drivesafely12]

And who does Kg C represent?

[@MM-yi9zn]

I think KC whatever he says will be largely ignored.

[@tonyandjanetparker3204]

If the Royal family don't say anything soon, they will lose the public's response towards them. And i'm a royalist.

[@ianlaw6410]

The monarchy's job is to keep its mouth shut and let Parliament manage the country.

[@Fordnan]

I'm afraid the reality is the monarch's job is to luxuriate in opulent surroundings while the government uses his powers to render parliament impotent.

[@DD-zd9lw]

He must speak out at authoritarian government and their appalling decisions.

[@user-zi5hq8fj1b]

Will he do anything when pensioners are dying from the cold in the winter months

[@normanstewart9349]

​@@user-zi5hq8fj1b Why would he? He'll be nice and warm.

[@paulhickmott1770]

Indeed where has the King been?

[@HebrewsUK]

Relax everyone. The kings about to step in .

[@juliehilton1701]

I do not agree that the monarchy should comment on people expressing their opinions, and their freedom of speech it wouldn’t be appreciated. if people are acting illegally then the law will deal with them in an appropriate manner.

[@gordonmakintosh768]

Get rid of the monarchy for betraying the british ppl

[@KenS-rw7eg]

Freedom to speak Eliminates violence Violence is resolved by listening. Millions have died for freedom, the freedom to be heard as equal to the government, same level.

[@kernalization]

Dont forget Britain invaded loads of country that were well of before they came. The King needs to speak up!

[@Fordnan]

He has: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaHUdWSVf7SCe6c

[@peteraudley5628]

Why are thay babbling on about lord darnly ! I thought this was about charles ?

[@gissie391]

Sir let me my children go sir let us go please.

[@elnick1000]

Finally I see someting on YOutube regarding the inaction of King Chalres. Does he not realize that by his inaction he is further adding a nail to the coffin of having royalty and a king or queen in Great Britain. If he cannot do it because of health, his son could, as I think he has perhaps more respect by the British punblic that Charles.

[@silverfox2358]

Why not retire because of ill health like joe biden way be it's the homeopathy kings quakery that causes his illness?

[@JeanLee-w4g]

If the monarchy went ,they would still have their land and houses. They would not need to give to charities. You would still pay you still pay your £1-30 to the crown estates.

[@angelasims2759]

the king has to support his elected govt. the opposition need to take starmer to account for his actions. violence and destruction on both sides needs to be stopped. i dont think foreign flags should be waved in uk ( gaza israeli protests)

[@WIIGGYX]

Enough is enough protests not riots

[@pickeledminister317]

#Farageriots The Gammon man.

[@redbeard3923]

​@@pickeledminister317Wow so original did your mum help you

[@Fordnan]

"Aggression and criminality" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaHUdWSVf7SCe6c

[@russellbradley454]

Don't support the present unrest and lawlessness but it would be irresponsible to ignore to obvious dislike of immigration levels.

[@pickeledminister317]

@@redbeard3923 🤡 pathetic.

[@michaelfrankie8443]

Where's Jimmy Savile 😊

[@StevePiner-m6x]

He will not be fixing for u anymore

[@Vault87Fallout]

YES, considering he will as always take the WEF position please make the Right lose their last standing tie to the old system and government.

[@TheMerFree]

It is weird that King Charles has not made some sort of statement.

[@dibdab101]

HE HAS

[@russellbradley454]

He has via his Prime Minister. !

[@neo10555]

They actually are cousins Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scotts. First cousins once removed.

[@paulacol2142]

A dog will love and accept us as we are Loyal to the end ( if true Mary queen of Scott's beloved dog followed her to her death) that kind of love will never die

[@russellbradley454]

Wow not very good at history divided by over 4 centuries at least!

[@lucasjames7524]

Isn't the monarchy supposed to not get involved in anything like this? It seems like it would only put them into the center of the fray and they'd create more enemies than friends. Seems risky for what is already a not-too-popular institution...

[@gentiumblue5211]

cautioning against violence will not be controversial.

[@Fordnan]

The King has already expressed his views. "Immigrants should be made to feel more welcome."

[@jjboyd01]

@@Fordnan when was this? 1985

[@Fordnan]

@@jjboyd01 November 2023.

[@russellbradley454]

​@@gentiumblue5211he has indirectly via his Prime Minister

[@tonkysue207]

Perhaps he would like to offer they all pay same tax as all of us?.

[@TrishaRodgers-ng2xc]

Think it's time for the King to speak.

[@jjboyd01]

just like Meghan Markle silence.

[@rockyrowlands3652]

Will the king allow the migrants to be housed on his royal estates?

[@Legion-p6y]

The king is a clown at best

[@moonipad4514]

Dogs have masters. Cats have servants

[@SirMelMcRotch]

Don't worry folks - Jimmy Saville's best mate is going to save us!

[@paddioche]

Guy hasnt a clue whats goin on

[@user-bt3po7in7g]

sounds like labour

[@anthonydebski5814]

The word is 'going' ...Proper English....!

[@carlworrall]

oh yes he does make no illusion about that, go and watch all the documentary's from years ago to this day regarding charles and his letters to Prime ministers all factual. He supports this %100

[@peterwillson1355]

​@@anthonydebski5814another one...

[@peterwillson1355]

Chas is a prik

[@California265]

Step up to the mark or you and our country are finished. How dare you Charles say nothing after 1000 years of history HOW DARE YOU

[@Fordnan]

He's already given his views.

[@JenniferBartlett-xi3tq]

He can sack him but only if he disagrees with him...

[@franktyson2275]

You must be having a laugh!...Our King, as useless as a chocolate teapot!

[@letsdisagree]

The "king" loves violence. Is he part of blackrock or vanguard? The vaneer of being a king of justice is absurb. Did you not see the painting?

[@davidbarlow431]

The King needs to reign in his stalinist PM! But as others have commented, he is way too friendly with the WEF. William is also involved with them, and i hope he is only doing so out of a sense of duty to his father. We can only hope he feels differently when he becomes his own man. That's assuming the Dear Leader doesn't dispense with the monarchy of course.

[@thebimblewizard1242]

Defender of the faith I believe is one of the monarchs titles. We'll see.

[@divine0dude]

this all started while queen was here, yall think this happens in one day ?

[@danmayberry1185]

Could see Elizabeth quizzing the PM, and making a balanced call for peace.

[@AntileftTruly]

100%! She was level headed and was on top of everything, making sure things got done or offering a calming word to her people, the king of england right now it feels like its radio silence

[@SimonWallwork]

Charles has zero clue. He's as much of a loony as Starmer.

[@royconestoga7326]

That would require the royal family making themselves useful. Not really within their realm of ability.

[@alextemplet1998]

He failed i old jack made a deal with his family and now times up charles. Time to pay your dues

[@Mrgingerdread1]

Hes hiding behind his desk.

[@antonysteel8061]

Does that include the pro Hamas rioters

[@Superman-nn4nw]

Another who rides the gravy train.

[@soton5teve]

Republic now

[@silverfox2358]

Well said

[@carolwood9930]

Ill say yes to that .

[@JohnLunetto]

Royalty = parasites on benefits

[@Romans10.8-9]

11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of TRUTH, and having put on the breastplate of RIGHTEOUSNESS, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of PEACE. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of FAITH, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of SALVATION, and the sword of the SPIRIT, which is the WORD of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the believers, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in CHAINS, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:11-20

[@MB10-66]

Don’t see Charles putting them up in one of his many palatial homes all courtesy of the British taxpayer…he’s NOT my King

[@jasonwalters6329]

I’m surprised he hasn’t it’s ultimately his kingdom the people have spoken but no one is responding??

[@Fordnan]

The King has already expressed his views. "Immigrants should be made to feel more welcome."

[@Single698]

Come on charles our king help us out here with this guy in downing street.

[@billifair]

Don't expect Charlie to say owt--or do owt,--he would likely be on Starmers side.

[@Fordnan]

He's on the side of the people. Democratic mandate and all that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaHUdWSVf7SCe6c

[@johnfellows689]

Well it quite expected of a king to be concerned about the governance of state and in this case its a very special case . He must already know how bad the situation is and the hate that is brewing for starmer and labour. All that is expected of him is a simple request for labour starmer to step asside. It matters little if starmer refuses. The point being that that request is recorded in history. It is his duty to do so under this situation.shakespeare country UK

[@khankrum1]

Do you HONESTLY know what the dog was there for?

[@daveanderson3805]

Like anyone is going to pay attention to him. He is just as much of a joke as Starmer. And they both take their orders from the WEF

[@gc2696]

Charles will make it much much .....much ...worse .

[@kaylyons5395]

The King and church leaders need to speak up and put a stop to this government

[@PiperStart]

King Charles should act and insist on Starmers' resignation.

[@keithmiller9665]

See my comment about his inaction on child abuse in HIS church.

[@painstruck01]

​@@keithmiller9665and his family

[@lw1zfog]

he could do a tag tea:presentation with his old BFF Bishop Peter Ball, hmmmmm .... oh .... yeah ..... never mind.

[@stronkserbia444]

They are all one entity but not for long, once muslims hold political power in 50 years time they will whittle the church, true democracy and the monarchy in to nothing

[@elainemansell2861]

We dont need a wef king speaking out against his mums people.

[@novicepilotaviator5868]

The Times - Newspaper for the British Gentility

[@davyirvine3951]

woke King useless

[@StigFerrari]

Maybe Charles should speak up about ending mass migration and destroying England ?

[@Fordnan]

He has. He's said you people need to shut up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaHUdWSVf7SCe6c

[@rafaelsanz3441]

The king and all the royals have to open their palaces to the refugees. Why on earth only the working class has to pay for the refugees, but never ever the royals ?

[@poon_sumitvlogs2415]

Royals takes millions and millions of pounds from you British clueless taxpayers.

[@JeanLee-w4g]

The crown owns most of the palaces. Could these people afford to heat these lofty cold buildings.NO

[@firekind1980]

I forgot we have a king. Andrews brother. What kinkyness does Charley know?

[@jasonwalters6329]

She has such fantastic knowledge I love it.

[@kevwalker5714]

Charles has WEF membership and if he cared do you think the so called RNLI would be a free migrant taxi service ?

[@StevePiner-m6x]

No more taxi service shame on them for do this service for non brits what do your family think about u doing this taxi service

[@ypure3859]

Cats are great...but they would be off......we just dont study cats enough....Dont hold it against them..

[@Youtubelies5973]

King Charles should take control of every out of control police force, and King Charles should sack starma today i know it will never happen

[@lw1zfog]

all freemasons so you’ll have no luck with that

[@JeanLee-w4g]

He as no power.

[@carolegill2456]

OUR QUEEN WOULD HAVE NEVER LET OUR COUNTRY AND PEOPLE BE DEMORALISED AND VICTIMISED IN OUR OWN COUNTRY

[@timonsolus]

Wikipedia: 1969 Northern Ireland riots 1979 Southall riot 1981 England riots 2001 England riots 2011 England riots All of this has happened before. And all of it will happen again.

[@elnick1000]

All respect to her, I know she was very well thought of. But I think some might say that this was simmering for many years in your country. I don't know. there wer those bad riots in 2011 in London. When there were some earlier riots, Charles actuallly did say something regarding those, and some Police Chief in your country kin d of rebuked him. Defintely King Charles o memebers of his family should say sometihng.

[@mikelheron20]

Really? This isn't the first time there have been riots in this country - Toxteth, St Paul's, Kingston, Birmingham, Tottenham...and as far as I can remember Elizabeth II said nothing at all. We have a long tradition of useless Monarchs... Charles is nothing if not a traditionalist.