2023-05-05 22:52:21
Hopefully this will be my last lengthy commentary on the coronation. It's something I feel strongly about, so take it, leave it, leave the channel, whatever...
My daughter asked my mother today if she'd be watching the coronation. My mother said that although she doesn't care much for the Monarchy, she would do
"because it's a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle". I realise that this is the mindset of many, even of those who are either indifferent or outright averse to the Windsors. This is a 'piece of history' that you just can't miss, right?
But can one celebrate a symbol without celebrating that which it symbolizes? For Pagans, the answer should be obvious - we literally engage in idol worship for this very reason. We are not worshipping the symbol itself, but that which it represents.
This is what I don't get about those who are justifying the (false) king's coronation, saying that they're merely celebrating the patriotic, traditional symbolism of it all. No. Whether you like it or not, by celebrating the
event, you're celebrating the
subject of the event himself. There is no detaching the two.
It has become a Fyrgen mantra that
'narratives are destiny'. Objective reality means far less than the consensus of a folk, and with all eyes on Charles, he achieves kingship by consensus, despite being a nation-wrecking, paedophile-befriending traitor to the people.
I've been discussing this with a good friend lately, who has provided me with some formidable Devil's Advocacy. He pointed out that people want to celebrate Charles III's coronation because as corrupted as British Monarchy might now be, it is perhaps an institution that can be upheld until a more righteous Monarch arrives to restore dignity to it. As a result of this discussion, I formed within my mind an analogy to religion, where followers of Christ who might be disgusted by the modern Church nevertheless wish to uphold certain Church traditions.
The problem for people like me is: We're too stubbornly principled for that sort of business. I will not dignify a man and a House I know to be the enemy of my folk. Maybe I'm too radical for the Right. As a Monarchist I'd rather see the House of Windsor burn (figuratively) and for a righteous Monarchy to be built upon its ashes. And I cannot validate Charles III - he's not my king.
If you're desperate for some righteous and ancient vision of kingship, might I suggest watching the 1981 masterpiece Excalibur. It may be cinema but it's more inspiring and every bit as legitimate as the coronation of Jimmy Saville's mate.
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