As always, very gentle, balanced and conciliatory from Stephen Fry on #coronation and #constitutionalmonarchy.

https://www.chathamhouse.org/2023/05/monarchy-helps-uk-avoid-difficult-constitutional-questions?utm_source=Chatham%20House&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=13913441_CH%20-%20CH%20Newsletter%20-%2005.05.2023&utm_content=Monarchy-CTA&dm_i=1S3M,8A7OH,CL8IVG,Y1UR9,1

There is a strong argument that hereditary monarchy embodies the principle of inherited privilege which reinforces Britain’s old class divisions and should be indefensible in a modern democracy. But the value of the monarchy to the UK remains considerable, extending far beyond the performance of King Charles III – or indeed any monarch.

#ConstitutionalMonarchy

You know this Constitutional Monarch we are supposed to swear allegiance to?
Can someone show me what the Constitution says are the obligations of the Monarch, his 'loyal' Parliament and we the People, each to the others?
#UKConstitution #ConstitutionalMonarchy #UKParliament #UKCitizens

Today's Thing of Beauty: #HouseofCommons #Ottawa #Ontario #Canada #Parliament #Democracy #ParliamentaryDemocracy #ConstitutionalMonarchy #photography Photo by me

"After the trio were refused access, MNAs unanimously adopted a Québec solidaire-proposed motion “expressing their desire that the oath to the King become optional following the adoption of a law.”"

Not one MNA defended the oath either because it is a promise to respect existing laws and institutions, or because our #ConstitutionalMonarchy works well.

PQ MNAs who refused to swear oath to King Charles blocked from entering Quebec legislature
https://nationalpost.com/news/quebec/pq-mnas-denied-access-to-the-legislature-amid-oath-dispute/wcm/0f6191aa-2f96-411b-aafb-a8bd6034a4d6

#polqc
#NationalPost

"After the trio were refused access, MNAs unanimously adopted a Québec solidaire-proposed motion “expressing their desire that the oath to the King become optional following the adoption of a law.”"

Not one MNA defended the oath either because it is a promise to respect existing laws and institutions, or because our #ConstitutionalMonarchy works well.

PQ MNAs who refused to swear oath to King Charles blocked from entering Quebec legislature
https://nationalpost.com/news/quebec/pq-mnas-denied-access-to-the-legislature-amid-oath-dispute/wcm/0f6191aa-2f96-411b-aafb-a8bd6034a4d6

#polqc

Queen Elizabeth II weds Philip #EveningTelegram #Toronto 1947 #royals #royalfamily #constitutionalmonarchy #canada #newspaper