Gavin Ashenden
Former Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II and commentator on religion and the monarchy, appearing as the episode's featured guest to discuss Prince William's faith.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 31min
Losing his religion: Is Prince William’s quiet Christianity enough to be King?
Gavin Ashenden, former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II and commentator on religion and the monarchy. He debates whether Prince William’s private, “quiet” Christianity is consistent with the constitutional role of monarch as Church leader. Conversation covers claims William treats faith strategically, the Church of England’s political origins, risks of a credibility gap between private belief and public duty, and the contested future of Anglican establishment.
