By A. J. Freeman, Commonwealth Sentinel
London, March 10, 2025
A bombshell rumor has rocked the monarchy: Has King Charles III, Britain’s reigning sovereign, secretly forsaken his Protestant faith for Islam?
The jaw-dropping claim first exploded in 1996, when Sufi master Nazim Al-Haqqani insisted the then-Prince Charles had whispered the Shahada in Turkey, converting in the shadows.
Now, with the King’s crown barely settled, the whispers are back — and louder than ever.
Could the head of Britain’s Protestant legacy have betrayed his sacred oath?
Our crack team at Commonwealth Sentinel has launched a no-holds-barred investigation — and the truth is more outrageous than you’d dare imagine!
The rumor paints a wild picture: Charles, now 76, trading his Protestant roots for the Quran, a move that would shatter the monarchy’s bedrock. Outlets like Middle East Eye once stoked the fire, only for Buckingham Palace to slam the brakes, branding it “nonsense.”
Yet, the King’s cozying up to Islam — learning Arabic, touring mosques, and singing its praises — keeps the conspiracy blazing. Is this the ultimate royal rebellion?
Hold your breath, readers! After digging through royal archives, tracking his every move, and dissecting Palace denials, we’ve cracked the case: King Charles III has NOT converted to Islam!
Our probe confirms he’s a committed Protestant — specifically an Anglican, tied to the Church of England he leads as Supreme Governor.
Let’s clear the fog
Protestantism, born from the 16th-century Reformation, includes many branches, but Anglicanism — the Church of England’s unique blend of reform and tradition — is Charles’s lane.
Confirmed in 1965 at St George’s Chapel, crowned in an Anglican rite at Westminster Abbey in 2023, and spotted at Crathie Kirk services, he’s no generic Protestant — he’s Anglican to the core.
Tech ARP’s fact-check buries the 1996 Turkey tale, and experts like Lord St. John of Fawsley have long vouched for his loyalty to this Protestant path.
So why the endless buzz?
Blame the King himself! Charles swore at his accession to “maintain the Protestant Reformed Religion established by law” — a vow rooted in the 1689 Bill of Rights, locking him to Protestantism via the Church of England.
But it’s easy to understand the claim that he’s taken his “Defender of the Faith” title and run wild with it — too wild, some say. He’s not just defending Protestantism; he’s hugging every faith under the sun!
He’s studied the Quran, slipped into robes at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in 2016, and swapped smiles with the Finsbury Park imam in 2017.
His 1993 Oxford speech gushed about Islamic-Western bonds, and TIME calls his Islam-love a diplomatic win. Critics, though, are fuming: Didn’t he promise to shield Protestantism alone? Is he bending his oath into a pretzel?
Imagine this
Charles, socks threadbare, sauntering into a London mosque in 2023, charming the faithful while Protestant pews gather dust. Our investigation finds no Islamic prayers or halal feasts in his life — just a Protestant King, Anglican-style, whose curiosity might be his undoing.
Purists howl he’s straying from his sworn duty, trading the Reformation’s grit for a feel-good faith fest.
Is he, or Isn’t he?
King Charles III stands firm as a Protestant monarch — Anglican through and through — with zero evidence of an Islamic switch.
That 1996 rumor? A juicy lie, debunked once more. But as he stretches “Defender of the Faith” to cover mosques and beyond, one question burns: Has he pushed his Protestant pledge too far? Watch this space, patriots — the royal drama’s just heating up!
Comparative Analysis: Christian vs. Islamic Identity
To further clarify, a table comparing key aspects of his public religious identity can be helpful:
| Aspect | Christian Identity (Anglican) | Engagement with Islam |
| Official Role | Supreme Governor of the Church of England | Patron of Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies |
| Public Statements | Committed Anglican Christian, confirmed in 1965 | Admires Islamic values, studied Quran |
| Attendance | Regular at Anglican services, e.g., Crathie Kirk | Visits mosques, meets Muslim leaders |
| Rituals | Participates in Christian ceremonies | No evidence of Islamic prayer or rituals |
This table illustrates that while his engagement with Islam is notable, it does not supersede his Christian identity, which is central to his monarchical duties.
This analysis is based on publicly available information and official statements, ensuring a comprehensive response to the query.
Key Citations
- The Religion of King Charles III| National Catholic Register
- King Charles III: Five things the new British monarch said about Islam and Muslims | Middle East Eye
- Prince Charles of Arabia – Middle East Forum
- Did King Charles Secretly Convert to Islam in Turkey? | Tech ARP
- Prince Charles and Camilla visit Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | The National
- Prince Charles meets hero imam and worshippers at Finsbury Park mosque | London Evening Standard | Evening Standard
- King Charles III as Defender of all Faiths, including Islam
- King Charles III’s Admiration for Islam Could Mend Divides | TIME
- A Sustainable King! Charles Reveals Hole in Sock During Mosque
- How will King Charles III be a new kind of Defender of the Faith? | Euronews
- Charles III – Wikipedia
