The Monarchy
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At its best, the monarchy incorporates a profound solidity to be passed from generation to generation. To declare a republic and give the nation a new charter requires something metaphysically deep, a foundation of rock not of sand. Unless and until that is the case, I will not be voting, as in my youth, for severing us from the monarchy
September 19, 2022
4 mins
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Her Majesty's withdrawal from public duties became increasingly apparent in the months prior to her death on September 8, two days after a clearly frail monarch appointed Liz Truss as Prime Minister. She died with the love of her subjects and the respect and admiration of the whole world.
September 10, 2022
13 mins
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A vanity project and media vehicle that keeps a hanky-headed self-promoter in the headlines, ARM has a fresh scheme for the selection of candidates and, from that shortlist, an elected president. It all sounds very simple and it is -- as simple as the thinking, to use that word advisedly, which could and would elevate narcissistic demagogues. Then again, perhaps that is what republicans actually want
April 4, 2022
31 mins
The latest
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On Sunday, bells will ring from churches throughout her united […]
February 6, 2022
7 mins