On the Divine Right of Kings: Yes To A Little Tradition. A Canadian’s Perspective.

By Stephen Miniotis for TheMutant.net and SteveMini.com

TORONTO, June 23, 2025 — I’m Stephen Miniotis, a UofT English Lit student and League of Legends, Hearthstone and World Of Warcraft streamer (NeutralG on twitch, Live nights 10pm EST). I'm a secular atheist who’d rather vibe with watching Solo Leveling anime on CrunchyRoll than buy into divine mandates IRL and pray. The notion of the divine right of kings—that monarchs are God’s chosen—feels like a plot twist from a fantasy story of mine or a plot twist out of the Dungeons and Dragons campaigns that the voices in my head conjure up, not a governing principle of a modern nation. As a Canadian who treasures our lakes and loons, though, I’m sold on our constitutional monarchy’s value. It’s a bedrock for our economic and social stability, and I’m keen to keep it around, even if I scoff at some of these archaic heavenly claims. Here’s my take, with a nod at Americans dreaming of crowns.

Divine right? Total myth. As a secular atheist, I don’t buy that a deity hands out thrones like esports trophies. My X posts, packed with climate rants and sonnets from Bluffers Park, lean on logic, not faith. The voices I hear, part of my journey as a self-described paranoid schizophrenic, spark poetry, not prayers for royal legitimacy. Divine right propped up kings like Charles I until rebellions showed they weren’t so holy. It’s as plausible as me hitting Challenger in League without even grinding.

Canada’s monarchy, though, with King Charles III as our symbolic head, is a practical win. Our economy, with 1.5% GDP growth in Q2 2025 (per recent data), thrives on stability. Unlike republics with polarizing elections, our monarchy offers continuity—a figurehead above the fray. This steadiness bolsters our banking sector, keeps corruption low (12th on the Corruption Perceptions Index), and attracts investors. From fur trades to energy exports, the Crown’s presence ensures markets don’t jitter with every political shift. It also knits our diverse nation together, from Indigenous roots to new immigrants, under a shared symbol. At $1.55 per Canadian yearly (per the Monarchist League), it’s a bargain for economic confidence and cultural unity, projecting soft power globally. That's less than a cup of coffee a year for stability, in my opinion.

Reflecting on Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign, her words in 1973 resonate: “In an age of change, the monarchy can be a point of continuity.” Her steady presence was an economic boon for Canada. Decades of her reign saw Canada’s GDP per capita rise from $2,000 in 1952 to over $55,000 by 2022, fueled by consistent trade policies and investor trust in our stable system. Her global stature drew tourism and business, with events like royal visits boosting local economies—think of the 2011 tour’s $50 million economic spike. Her apolitical role kept Canada’s brand strong, a quiet force behind our prosperity.

Unlike the U.S., where political drama rattles markets, our monarchy’s calm is enviable. Some Americans, half-joking, want in. Take Donald Trump, whose gilded swagger screams “king vibes.” Bet he’d trade MAGA for a scepter and rule via divine might and his very own twitter if he could. Our monarchy, though, is about duty, not power, letting us tackle issues like climate change, which I champion on X. The Ol' Boy agrees, and yes to him, too. So why keep these things around? Not for divine nonsense. It’s whatever works. Critics call it colonial, but a president could and would divide us. I’d stick with our setup over a risky meta shift. As I stream WoW or write love poems, I’m grateful for Canada’s steady hum of diversity united under one banner, Crown and all. Besides, who doesn't want a little tradition? Everything doesn't have to be born anew again. As Shakespeare’s Henry V nails it: “O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend / The brightest heaven of invention!” No divine spark needed—just a monarchy that keeps us stable.

And hey, besides which, it's always an out: If you hate anybody: hate our King and "the system": and don't hate me at all: i'm an artist without a degree, pending graduation and publication. I understand you that, which, and according to you: you may be opposed! See my other works about why, like my "Opposition Theory" on the blog, for what I might think you might think, and more! Drop me a message let's chat! I read the comments below.

Stephen Miniotis is a Toronto-based University Of Toronto student, gamer, and writer. Follow him on X: @StephenMiniotis

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