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Charles, who is the British head of state but not the head of government, typically avoids politics in public.
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Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The environment is perhaps Charles’ chief concern as head of state.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
His itinerary includes the usual goings-on for a head of state — a symbolic speech to Congress one day and a visit to chat with 9/11 families in New York the next.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Many years later, when Hitler was Reich chancellor, his chief architect would observe that despite being head of state of Germany, the Führer was still drawing stage designs and scene sketches, spending weeks at a time on these creations and showing them to professionals.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The environment is perhaps Charles’ chief concern as head of state.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
His itinerary includes the usual goings-on for a head of state — a symbolic speech to Congress one day and a visit to chat with 9/11 families in New York the next.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Many years later, when Hitler was Reich chancellor, his chief architect would observe that despite being head of state of Germany, the Führer was still drawing stage designs and scene sketches, spending weeks at a time on these creations and showing them to professionals.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Head of state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20of%20state. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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