King Charles Invited the Wrong People
In the British monarchy (1,500 years and still in business) the successor becomes monarch by the Grace of God, not by the gracelessness of a caucus or a TV network poll, immediately upon the death…
Category: Miscellaneous Nonfiction
The Refreshing Song at Easter
By Daniel Oscar Rutilio The Gospels are clear that Jesus saw his death on the Cross like a new Passover, the Jewish festival of deliverance from oppression. In this model Jesus is understood as the…
Composers and Coronations
By Theodore Harvey Author's Note: The following excerpts and listening recommendations are taken from the text of my 2011 Dallas lecture “Choirs and the Crown,” the full text of which is available at: http://www.royaltymonarchy.com/opinion/ChoirsCrown.html One…
My Lord, Have Mercy
~By Amanda Pizzolatto In our movies, books, and TV shows, the good guys always bring the criminals to justice. We cheer for them, congratulate them, and hail them as heroes. All criminals must be brought…
King Charles III: The Enterprise of the Carolean Era
By Charlie Keeble The coronation of King Charles III will be an occasion of jubilation for the people of Great Britain and the Commonwealth. The last time we had a coronation was for Queen Elizabeth…
The Coronation
By Justin Newland “A joyous, colorful procession headed towards the entrance of the Abbey. At its head, members of the clergy wafted incense into the chill midday air. A cleric dressed in a bishopric hat…
The Ultra-Royalist
By Jojo de Lenborough During the recent mourning period of our most beloved Queen, I was asked by acquaintances if I am a royalist, to which my answer was always that I am a self-proclaimed…
Countries, Nations and Peoples – The English Monarchy: A Revolution
By Stephen Fry A reflection on England and monarchy, from Happy & Glorious: A Royal Celebration. Forgive me, I am English! I was born in the County of Middlesex (which no longer exists). I live…
“A Savior of the Savior”: A Josephite Reflection
“To give life to someone is the greatest of all gifts. To save a life is the next. Who gave life to Jesus? It was Mary. Who saved his life? It was Joseph. Ask St.…
Coronation Emblem: Symbol of Challenges and Opportunities for a New Era
The passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, marked the end of an era—the Second Elizabethan Era, personified by her grace, dignity, and commitment to duty and service, especially with…