What happened next?
King Charles was a monarch who believed in the “divine right of Kings”: he believed his right to rule had been given to him by God. Charles was a “sovereign monarch”, which meant that he had supreme power and authority.
Charles’ strong belief in his sovereign power led to a challenge from Edward Coke, who reminded him of the principles set out in Magna Carta.
King Charles’ belief in his God-given powers meant that he did not feel he had to answer to anyone. This belief led to his downfall.
Do you have a monarch in your country? What rights do you think a King or Queen should have? Please share your ideas in the comments below.
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