Was Charlie Struck to the Front or Back of the Neck?

UK: Was Charlie Hit in the Front or Back of the Neck? (23.9.2025)

Was Charlie Struck to the Front or Back of the Neck?
Was Charlie Struck to the Front or Back of the Neck?

Was Charlie hit in the back or front of the neck? Generally speaking, beheadings usually happen from behind – so the spin is cleaning-cut and the victim does not see it coming, so-to-speak. At least this is the usual protocol for blade-led beheadings. Of course, some people become confused about the proceedings and what eye-witnesses thought they saw. The Kirk couldn’t help him – as he wasn’t particularly helpful to it. Cromwell even abolished it – so ineffective was Charlie’s attitude to the Kirk. Either way, the record books clearly state that Charlie was made to kneel down and place his neck on a purpose-built chopping-block. Indeed, Parliament ordered the block be made “lower” than is usual – so that the King had to kneel closer to the ground in submittance to the people. With his chin placed in the notch – his face was positioned “toward the floor”. Therefore, the blow that finished him-off came from behind (entry wound) and “exited” through the front of the neck. If film existed – this is exactly what the footage would show. A sudden screech from crowd was let-out as the axe fell and Charlie’s head dropped with one, clean blow. The people of England had fought a series of wars regarding freedom of speech – and had collectively executed their King because they disagreed with what he thought and said. Those who believe Charlie was struck from front must surely be mistaken. The evidence supports the position that Charlie’s death was caused by a substantial blow to the back of the neck. The eruption of blood to his front would support this analysis. By killing Charlie – the English people ensured freedom of speech then – and for all time!