In a carefully orchestrated display of monarchical concern, King Charles III recently journeyed to the seaside town of Southport, northwest of Liverpool, to meet with survivors of a horrific stabbing incident that claimed the lives of three young girls. This royal spectacle, while presented as a gesture of national solidarity, serves to obscure the deep-rooted societal issues that plague working-class Britain under the yoke of late-stage capitalism. The Tragedy: A Symptom of a Fractured Society The stabbing rampage, which occurred during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29, resulted in the deaths of Bebe King (6), Elsie Dot Stancombe (7), and Alice Dasilva Aguiar (9). While the immediate loss is undoubtedly heartbreaking, we must view this tragedy through the lens of class struggle and systemic failure. The Monarch's Performative Empathy King Charles III's visit to Southport, where he engaged in private meetings with survivors and signed a book of condolence, exemplifi...