Just “The King”

As I understand the custom in the UK, one only refers to the King by name after their death. During their lifetime and reign, they are referred to as simply “The King”. For example, King William IV, who reigned prior to Queen Victoria, would have been simply referred to as The King during his reign. But posthumously, he’s referred to by name.

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Onestarlitnight

That makes sense because he’s the absolute ruler of the country. Though less so now than in past ages and using his full name king Charles Philip Arthur George would be a bit unwieldy 🤣

MissBrittany · F

No, he is not the absolute ruler of the country. The United Kingdom is a Democracy, with a Constitutional Monarch as the Head of State. The United Kingdom is not a Dictatorship. @Onestarlitnight

Jazz402006 · 56-60, M

@MissBrittany we’ll, at least not a dictatorship run by The King🤷‍♂️

22Michelle · 61-69, T

@Onestarlitnight Not the absolute ruler, just the head of a family of benefit scroungers.

SensibleJulie · F

@MissBrittany Yes Britain and many of the other Commonwealth countries are Constitutional Monarchies.