A Bold Look at a Possible Future

Despite the controversial subject, the play “King Charles III” was a hit in London and on Broadway. It won several awards and was praised for its writing and performances. Some critics even called it a “future history play.” Charles even awarded a CBE to the play’s director for his services.

While it was unlikely that Charles would abdicate in favor of William, the play did tap into a fundamental tension in British society about the monarchy’s role in a modern democracy.

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