This is all pretty bad - you’re asking why you’re hosting a state visit ? And why this visit in particular?
A few reasons in no particular order (note I am not a Brit so no personal dog in this fight):
- The UK is historically and culturally the US’ closest ally, whether you like it or not
- State visits are usually conducted by the Head of State and are a diplomatic tool
- Having the King visit is of far greater interest to the media (ie in the admin interest) than the PM who generates about the same interest as a wet sock
On to your bizarre attack on King Charles himself:
- Referring to the King as a crowned ruffian juxtaposed against Paine’s “honest man” is actually very interesting in your case. Your democracy produced your head of state and the rest of the world has only just stopped laughing because the joke wasn’t funny the first time round and now it is genuinely hurting everyone. The King, in contrast, may not be perfect but as you rightly say is a decent and thoughtful man who provides tact and continuity on occasions that demand it
- This is the fundamental benefit of a Monarchy over a Republic. The Monarch wields no political power (and traditionally abstains from any divisive political opinion) and thus is a unifier of the people. Again contrast that against your wildly polarised system. Mileage may vary but I’d argue that for the most part modern European monarchs do a good job here as they don’t need to fish for votes, just exude decency
- The idea that America has no hereditary privilege is laughable by the way, there is plenty of it. It just lacks the formal title
- Taking a potshot at the man’s age should be beneath you. Again, you have vested true power, now seemingly unchecked by the very system you’re championing, in an older man of lesser mind and character
- Finally, give some thought to the actual speech he held. Given your own political background he scored points for you with wit and wisdom none of your own side has made stick - and was roundly applauded for it.
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