Mixed Feelings in UK Over King Charles's Coronation

The coronation of King Charles III is viewed with ambivalence by some in the UK, particularly those with African-Caribbean backgrounds and other minorities for whom the British Empire’s past wrongs still loom large. The royal family has in recent years struggled to grapple with accusations of institutional racism, most notably from Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan. While towns, cities, and villages across the UK will be awash with Union flags and patriotic decorations to celebrate Charles’ coronation, some communities are planning their own celebrations, while others question whether the monarchy represents an institution that was repressive, discriminatory, and violent.