We knew this was coming, and yet we still weren't prepared. This "king" thing is too weird.
But ready or not, here it is: The Bank of England has released the design for its new bank notes featuring Charles Philip Arthur George. This montage is particularly nifty — kind of Warholish, right? And like all royal portraits, the likeness is, um, flattering.
Charles taking his place on the bank notes is a reminder that Harry and Meghan probably can't fight city hall. The monarchy may be diminished from its glory days, but the machinery of state is powerful. Dude's going to be in everybody's wallet, for heaven's sake. (And this is the guy who some said would never be king after Camillagate.)
Nevertheless, a note of caution for the House of Windsor: Here in Canada, while Elizabeth II remains on the twenty, it won't be forever, and the Quebec national assembly is bucking the official loyalty pledge to Charles. Change is inevitable — but like this weekend's weather, it will be glacial. We cats HISS and PURR at the same time.
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