Personally I agree with Ham. I believe that the monarchy should stand for honesty and integrity, things that I feel are soley lacking in this day and age. Not being British I do not feel qualified to comment on Charles' fitness to ascend to the throne. However, as king hew would also lead the Church of England and I do not think that is right.

My British relatives on the other hand apsolutely adore Charles. They see him as being a point of stability in this turbulent world. They are all of the generation that fought in WWII (my wife's grandfather was in the Blackwatch Regiment) and that might explain their outlook. Charles' views on many subjects do harken back to a simpler time. I believe that this is part of his appeal.

I think there is no way the two sides of this discussion will come together. But I think that we can agree on the fact that he wears the kilt well.