King Charles Draws Fire Over Defender of the Faith Role in Multi-Faith Shake-Up
King Charles III is criticized by Queen Elizabeth’s former chaplain for reportedly deserting Christians after the Sovereign Grant Annual Report replaced the Defender of the Faith with a phrase about protecting faith within a multifaith nation, fueling debate on whether Charles or Prince William will phase out the historic role and how the monarchy should navigate a more diverse Britain, with supporters praising his ecumenical approach and others warning against weakening the Church of England.