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The countdown has started. In less than two weeks time, Britain will crown its new king. But what do British people think of Charles III?

In the run up to the coronationThe ceremony where a King or Queen is crowned., there have been protests at places Charles has visited. Protesters say nobody should be born to be king.

But in a survey, 60% of Britains said they want to keep the monarchyThe king or queen and royal family. . Only one in four people want to vote for a head of stateThe public person who officially represents the unity and legitimacy of a state. instead.

For some, this is surprising. Charles III has always had critics. Unlike Queen Elizabeth II, he says what he thinks about things such as climate changeLong-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change..

He is very rich, with a fortune of more than £1.8bn. Most people under the age of 50 think he is out of touch with the British people, many of whom struggle to have enough money to pay for food and billsA bill shows how much money you owe for something, such as heating or water. .

But others say that Charles III does speak for modern British people. Many people in Britain want action on climate change like Charles does. And as prince, he met thousands of people across the country and the world and listened to their stories.

Yes! Charles III has a job for life, just because he is the son of Elizabeth II. He cannot understand how ordinary people think, because he does not have to worry about money or work.

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No! Charles has spent his life talking to people around the world. And he cares about the climate, like so many people.

Coronation - The ceremony where a King or Queen is crowned.

Monarchy - The king or queen and royal family.

Head of State - The public person who officially represents the unity and legitimacy of a state.

Climate change - Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change.

Bills - A bill shows how much money you owe for something, such as heating or water.