# PREVIEW: Chronicles #45 | King Charles III

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Podcast: [The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-podcast-of-the-lotus-eaters-1366212)
Published: 2026-05-02T12:00:27+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1746

## Resource

In this episode of Chronicles, Luca discusses King Charles III by Mike Bartlett. He explores the play’s themes of duty and identity, as well as the role of the monarchy in the era of liberal democracy.

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