It was a magnificent Monday in 17th century England when King Charles I was crowned with an elaborate coronation as the ruler of England, Ireland and Scotland on 2 February 1626. He was the second Stuart King of the English land after his father James Vl and l, who had inherited the English throne from Queen Elizabeth. While Charles’ reign was beginning, the twists of faith had already cursed the next 24 years with blood shed, uprisings and conflicts within the people of Britain. His decisions in government and mannerism in religion led to the Civil War starting in 1642 and making the Parliament confront their King. After years of battling, the troops of Parliament finally arrested Charles I. Today, on 20 January 1649 in Westminster Hall, he is to be questioned and judged. In this year’s edition of HaydarpaşaMUN trial committee, the jurors of this special court will dare to charge the King. Now that he has no choice to escape from justice, what will be his punishment -or will there be any?
