That comment was blown out of all proportion by Oprah's exaggerated response. I'm sure the news of a baby in a mixed race family has caused people to speculate on his/her skin colour, quite normal in fact. 

Meghan could have been a wonderful addition to the Windsors, but she had no intention of staying here, that's clear now. 

The Coronation took place a year ago today. The weather is rather better now than it was then. 

How many other King Charles III's have there been I was wondering. Three obvious ones spring to mind - Charles III of France, Spain and the Holy Roman Empire. So I looked up the others, here they are. In each case I've used the name they were known by in their own country, but which translates in English to Charles. Some held titles other than King but were sovereign rulers nevertheless.

Carlos III, King of Spain. Born 1716, succeeded 1759, died 1788.

Charles III, King of West Francia (France). Born 879, succeeded 898, deposed 922, died 929. 

Karl III, Holy Roman Emperor. Born 839, elected 877, deposed 887, died 888.

Carlo III, King of Naples. Born 1345, succeeded 1382, died 1386.

Charles III, King of Navarre, Born 1361, succeeded 1387, died 1425.

Charles III, Duke of Savoy. Born 1486, succeeded 1504, died 1553. 

Charles III, Duke of Lorraine. Born 1543, succeeded 1545, died 1608.

Charles III, Prince of Monaco. Born 1818, succeeded 1856, died 1889.

Carlo III, Duke of Parma. Born 1823, succeeded 1849, died 1854. 

Neither did it feel right to call Charles III of West Francia "Charles the Simple".

Don't know of any ruler of that name, not on my extensive list of Monarchs. 

Don't know of any ruler of that name, not on my extensive list of Monarchs. 

You're looking in the past, try looking in the today. There are a million suspicious people right now wanting to ask questions, such as ..... Are you a converted muslim or a Christian? Are you both maybe?

A million idiots you mean. He attends Anglican services regularly, visits synagogues, Hindu temples and mosques as part of his duties, but no-one accuses him of being a Hindu or Jewish. This selective denunciation is pathetic. The bigger picture indicates that, as King of a diverse country, he is doing his best to promote religious harmony.  

A million idiots you mean. He attends Anglican services regularly, visits synagogues, Hindu temples and mosques as part of his duties, but no-one accuses him of being a Hindu or Jewish. This selective denunciation is pathetic. The bigger picture indicates that, as King of a diverse country, he is doing his best to promote religious harmony.  

The problem is that Muslims cannot get along with people who are members of another religion.

In Muslim countries, women and non-Muslims are second class citizens.

Charles would be better off staying away from Islam. What he is doing is like

petting a cobra or another dangerous snake. Sooner or later, he will get snake bitten. 

As King its his duty to reach out to all members of society, I have no problem with that. His attendance at Christian places of worship far exceeds all others combined. 

It's not a problem for reasonable-minded people, nothing to keep them awake at night. Try relaxing a little, you're sweating the small stuff far too much.

Always ready to be of assistance if you feel you're going a little awry.