Prime Minister Regent

I was watching a programme the other day about the Prince Regent and his dissolute lifestyle, which reminded me of Boris Johnson, especially as we're currently enjoying (or suffering, depending on your point of view) a coronation.

Boris Johnson and the Prince Regent, who later became King George IV of the United Kingdom, share some similarities, although they lived in different historical periods. Here are a few similarities: 

1.  Background: Both Boris Johnson and the Prince Regent came from privileged backgrounds. The Prince Regent was born into the royal family and enjoyed all the privileges that came with it, while Boris Johnson was born into a wealthy family and attended the prestigious Eton College and Oxford University. 
2. Controversial Personal Lives: Both men have had controversial personal lives. The Prince Regent was known for his extravagant lifestyle, numerous affairs, and high spending. Boris Johnson has also had a colourful personal life, with several high-profile affairs and controversies over his integrity. 
3. Political Positions: Both men held political positions in the UK government. The Prince Regent served as the Prince Regent of the United Kingdom from 1811 until he became King in 1820. Boris Johnson has served as a Member of Parliament, Mayor of London, and Prime Minister. 
4. Leadership Styles: Both Boris Johnson and the Prince Regent have been known for their charismatic leadership styles, although they have been criticized for being impulsive and erratic at times. 
5. Public Image: Both men have cultivated a public image of being unconventional and breaking with tradition. The Prince Regent was known for his love of fashion, architecture, and the arts, while Boris Johnson has been known for his unkempt appearance and unorthodox political style.

Much as I like many of Charles' policies, I really think that the public swearing allegiance to him is a bit anachronistic and feudal. I wonder who dreamed up that wheeze, which hasn't gone down well in all circles, despite it being voluntary? I'm certain it wasn't him. It would be better if he pledged allegiance to us, the people.

As for Republicanism vs Monarchy: Either the king has power, in which case he exemplifies unelected power, being what 52% of the population (predominantly the right) voted to rid itself of with the Brexit vote, or he has no power, in which case he's totally irrelevant and worth nothing more than a plate of beef. 

In any case, the Conservative Party under Boris Johnson sent a cabinet member to lie to the monarch, thus demonstrating its disdained for the institution of monarchy and tradition, which are two central pillars of Conservatism. Charles is also Woke and, I believe you will find, that the majority of monarchists are anti-Woke.

So, there's a conundrum for the right in their support for unelected power, their support for a Woke monarch and disdain for the role of the monarch. We live in strange times.