LONDON: The British king’s official job description has been changed. He is no longer just the “Defender of the Faith” — a title linked to the Church of England. Now, his role also includes protecting all religions in Britain, foreign media reported.
Buckingham Palace said in its annual report that King Charles III, as head of the Church of England, will now “protect the space for Faith within the multi-faith nation.”
The change reflects the King’s long-standing interest in interfaith harmony. He regularly meets with Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and other religious communities in Britain and around the world.
In contrast, his mother Queen Elizabeth II was simply described as the “Supreme Governor of the Church of England.”
The king also paid £12.9 million (Rs4.73 billion) in tax last year, placing him among Britain’s top 100 taxpayers. According to a recent poll, 66 percent of Britons support his decision not to move into Buckingham Palace after its £369 million (Rs135.42 billion) renovation is completed.
