The United Kingdom is officially no longer a Christian state

Charles III changed the royal oath
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Great Britain lost its status as a Christian state. Charles III changed the royal oath. The monarch revised the oath, removing references to his status as Supreme Governor of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith.

He revised the statute and the oath, which previously enshrined the king as Supreme Governor of the Church of England, Defender of the Christian Faith, and the English people.

According to the new statute published, the British monarch now has a different position. The updated wording reads: «His Majesty is the Supreme Governor of England and protects the space for Faith in a multi-religious nation.»

Previously, English kings referred to themselves as «Head of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith»—this language has been removed.

This is despite the fact that in Great Britain, the monarchy, albeit formal, has long served as a bulwark of tradition and culture.

The King will "protect the space for Faith within the multi-faith nation," in a new definition of his official role, GB News writes.

Buckingham Palace unveiled a significant revision to the King's official role, with the newly released Sovereign Grant report 2025/26 describing His Majesty as the protector of faith across Britain's diverse religious landscape.

The annual financial review of the Royal Household contains fresh terminology, positioning the monarch as someone who safeguards religion throughout the nation.

According to the document: "His Majesty is Supreme Governor of the Church of England and protects the space for Faith within the multi-faith nation."

This reform represents a notable evolution in how the Palace formally characterises the sovereign's constitutional and spiritual responsibilities.

The previous year's report had characterised the King under his "Head of Nation" duties as "Head of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith."

The King's titles date back to the reign of King Henry VIII, after he was granted the title "Defender of the Faith" in 1521 by Pope Leo X.

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