The United Kingdom is preparing for the coronation of King Charles III on May 6 at Westminster Abbey in London. It comes as the royal family’s reputation has been rocked by a series of scandals, including the lingering fallout from the departures of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, as well as deeper questions about the role of the monarchy – which has benefited from the violent violence of the British Empire. colonial past – should play in modern society.
Ahead of the coronation, Al Jazeera brought together four residents of Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city, from different walks of life to discuss what they think of the British monarchy.