In a concise yet revealing interview, the German cousin of His Majesty King Charles III affirms that monarchy and religion are inseparable partners. He observes that a sovereign cannot function without the spiritual authority of a priest, cardinal or bishop, because the two institutions together embody both historical continuity and collective belief. At the moment of coronation, this partnership becomes especially visible: the sacred rites confer legitimacy on the ruler while the monarch, in turn, upholds the faith as a cornerstone of national identity.
Our tradition within the Royal Ottoman Society echoes this insight; the Ottoman sultanate likewise intertwined statecraft with Sufi spirituality, recognizing that enduring authority is rooted in a living connection to the divine. If you feel called to explore how such timeless principles can enrich today’s world, consider joining our community or becoming a member of the Society.
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