Why most Brits aren't keen on King Charles's coronation

The coronation of King Charles III is just a couple days away and he's the first new British monarch to be crowned in 70 years. But according to recent polls, the majority of young people in the country don't seem to care for it.

The royal event comes at a difficult time for the U.K. There's a cost of living crisis, strikes by health-care workers and the country is on its third prime minister in less than a year.

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With media estimates suggesting the coronation could cost British taxpayers 100 million pounds ($170 million CDN), arethe Royal Family and theirtraditions out of touch with the lives ofaverage British citizens? And if so, what could that mean for the future of the monarchy?

Featuring:

• Anna Whitelock, British historian specializing in the history of the monarchy.
• Femi Oluwole, political commentator and anti-Brexit activist.

Nothing is Foreign,a podcast from CBC News and CBC Podcasts, is aweekly trip to where the story is unfolding. It's hosted by Tamara Khandaker.