King Charles changed a part of the coronation ceremony, and is now asking the public to swear an oath to him, a move that has been met with mixed emotions.
, with some calling it tone-deaf and others welcoming the opportunity to be included.
But others, including one who spoke to CTV National News in London, called it "a momentous occasion, and I think we should show our respect." The controversy surrounding the pledge comes from both a historical and new age awareness, royal historian and commentator Carolyn Harris told CTV's Your Morning on Wednesday.Harris pointed to the traditions of Scottish coronations, including a pledge of allegiance for the people, and to the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, where she "strongly" focused on bringing the British aristocracy together.
But if the King's intention was indeed to make the ceremony more inclusive, Harris believes the idea was not communicated properly.
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