According to Anglo-Saxon legend, King Canute set his throne by the sea and commanded the tide to turn back, thereby showing his people the limits of royal power. Like Canute, British Prime Minister Theresa May and EU leaders need to acknowledge reality – before it's too late.
LONDON – The legend of King Canute describes how an early Anglo-Saxon King showed his subjects the limits of royal power. Canute set his throne by the sea and commanded the rising tide to turn back. When the sea rose as usual and soaked Canute, he told his courtiers: “Now let all men know how empty is the power of kings.”
LONDON – The legend of King Canute describes how an early Anglo-Saxon King showed his subjects the limits of royal power. Canute set his throne by the sea and commanded the rising tide to turn back. When the sea rose as usual and soaked Canute, he told his courtiers: “Now let all men know how empty is the power of kings.”