As King Charles III takes the crown, here's how he may focus his reign

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September 9th, 2022

Britain's King Charles III greets well-wishers as he walks by the gates of Buckingham Palace following Thursday's death of Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. King Charles III, who spent much of his 73 years preparing for the role, planned to meet with the prime minister and address a nation grieving the only British monarch most of the world had known. He takes the throne in an era of uncertainty for both his country and the monarchy itself. (Yui Mok/Pool Photo via AP)

As King Charles III begins his reign as Britain’s new monarch, focus turns to how he may use his position as head of state to promote causes that he’s been passionate about for decades — the environment and climate change, in particular, as well as other philanthropic efforts.

Throughout her 70 years on the throne and up until her death on Thursday, as monarch, Queen Elizabeth II sought to maintain strict political neutrality, going so far as not to vote.

And while Charles has been careful not to tread too publicly, he does have a history of wading into politics, something over which some British officials have voiced concern that he may be more willing to do as king.

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