Rudy Giuliani Claims King Charles Could Be a Muslim, Sparking Debate

Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City and legal advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, recently speculated that the British monarch might identify as Muslim. During an interview on Piers Morgan’s YouTube show, Giuliani expressed concerns about the growing influence of Islamic culture in the UK, suggesting that the Quran represents a “cult of death.”

“I have people from England telling me you’re gonna be a Muslim country in 10 years,” he told Morgan.

Giuliani noted that the Roman Catholic Church now holds more influence in England than the Anglican Church, and suggested that King Charles III could become the nation’s first Muslim monarch. This idea has gained traction as an internet conspiracy, despite the king’s public role as a spiritual leader of the Church of England.

Charles, who leads the Church of England, is recognized for his admiration of Islamic teachings and even studied Arabic to engage with the Quran. He has previously argued that Islam, Judaism, and Christianity share commonalities, emphasizing their shared monotheistic roots.

“Muslims in Britain are taking over and they wanna take over, and it’s their aim. And Iran is the fuel behind that.”

In contrast, Charles has consistently praised Britain’s Muslim communities as a valuable contribution to the country’s cultural fabric. When Morgan pointed out that only five percent of the UK population is Muslim, Giuliani countered that this minority exerts significant influence, citing the number of Muslim mayors in the country.

Giuliani also criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer, suggesting he is swayed by Muslim interests and prioritizes their satisfaction over fostering national unity. “They just do the immigration part. Immigration and then follow Muhammad. What did Muhammad tell them to do? Take over,” he remarked.

While Charles’ position on the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran remains unclear, he has previously expressed reservations about the 2003 invasion of Iraq. In a 1993 address, then-Prince Charles emphasized that Islamic law, rooted in the Quran, embodies principles of fairness and empathy, highlighting the historical role of Islam in shaping European civilization.

Charles’ interest in Traditionalism, a 20th-century philosophical movement that champions the sacred in pre-modern societies, underscores his broader perspective on religious unity and cultural heritage. “If [Traditionalists] defend the past,” he said in a 2006 speech, “it is because in the pre-modern world, all civilisations were marked by the presence of the sacred.”