The trustees of The Druid Network extend their thanks to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as she makes her transition into mystery. Many people will recognise that the Princess Elizabeth was inaugurated into the Druid traditions through the Welsh Eistedfodd, but of course that was a matter of cultural respect rather than religion, and she became the head of both the state and the Church of England.
Nevertheless her reign covered perhaps the best of times, as Britain recovered from a terrible World War and grew through the technological era. The challenges now faced by King Charles III are tough, as we enter the era of resource depletion and climate chaos. King Charles has previously shown himself, even from a place of privilege, to be open to embracing the interconnectedness of life, and we trust he will bring his own character and insight to the position he now holds.
Many hold that the monarch and the land are inextricably entwined, in a way that includes the non-rational. We greet our new King, Charles the Third. May our new King rule over a land that is welcoming to all, that recognises we have but one planet on which to build a future, and provides a safe space for all life to thrive. Long life to the King. May the gods that be, agree.
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