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I began life as an absolute monarchist - on condition, of course, that I be that monarch.

I embody the renewed monarchy for a new time.

I'm very passionate.

It's vital that the monarchy keeps in touch with the people. It's what I try and do.

I quite like the Queen. Now, this must come as a fairly amazing statement for someone who is avowedly left wing, pro-independence and anti-monarchy, but there you go.

I'm a King. Regardless of what I've been through and what I've done, I present myself as a King. And I get that respect from people, from everybody I deal with. I worked my whole life to establish that respect and make sure I get that respect.

I want to be a traditional king first and foremost, building on the tradition of my predecessors standing for continuity and stability in this country, but also a 21st-century king who can unite, represent and encourage society.

The aim of my life is the overthrow of monarchy.