From The Telegraph-The news that Prince William only goes to church a handful of times a year shows the Old Etonian didn't pay attention in history class. If he had, he'd be hotfooting it to the local Anglican church on a regular basis: it is the Church, after all, that legitimises the monarchy.
We may no longer believe in the mystical monarchy of the Stuarts, whose mere touch would heal the sick (Charles II touched over 100,000 people: history does not relate whether all or some were indeed healed); but the Church of England plays a crucial role even in this constitutional monarchy. The Queen's title includes the words "Defender of the Faith" and when Prince William ascends to the throne, he too will bear that responsibility.
The Church props up the Crown; the Crown must protect the Church. Upon this contract both institutions rest.
More here-
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/cristinaodone/100197954/prince-william-and-kate-should-go-to-anglican-services-after-all-this-is-the-church-hes-going-to-govern-one-day/
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