The Cure frontman Robert Smith recently used Twitter to share a cartoon poking fun at the recent coronation ceremony of King Charles III. The tweet follows the ceremony, which has been a topic of controversy and discussion.
The coronation of Charles III has been a much-debated event, with some people questioning the relevance and necessity of the royal family. Robert Smith, known for his anti-monarchy stance, has made headlines in the past for his outspoken criticism of the British royals, especially with his ‘I f*cking hate royalty‘ remarks.
The cartoon Smith shared on Twitter, created by the artist First Dog on the Moon, highlights the hereditary privilege and the cost of the coronation ceremony. It suggests that the money spent on the event could have been used for better purposes and mocks the royals for trying to ‘calm the masses‘ with such an extravagant affair.
Here is what the cartoon says:
“All hail the nature arbitrary of privilege that’s hereditary. The huge cost of this ceremony could buy each British child a pony, yet distracting profligacy must calm the masses, lest we unleash the fury of the poor. Let them eat Coronation Quiche.”
As the dust settles after the ceremony, Robert Smith’s tweet has brought his previous statements about the royal family back into the limelight, causing them to go viral. While opinions on the monarchy remain divided, Smith’s satirical take on the situation has certainly added fuel to the ongoing debate.
https://twitter.com/RobertSmith/status/1654335159385112580
