Posts Tagged ‘monarchy’

The Reformed Union

The Reformed Union

“It is time for all the political parties that believe in Britain to unite and set out a vision for a British federation in which the Home Nations will flourish.” Discuss

Wearing badges is not enough in days like these

Wearing badges is not enough in days like these

Plaid Cymru’s actions this week have shown they still need to embrace devolution and the Assembly properly

Viva la republic

Viva la republic

Wales’ most prominent republican Assembly Member explains why she and three of her Plaid Cymru colleagues won’t be in the Senedd today

Put down the placards and enjoy yourselves

Put down the placards and enjoy yourselves

What is it with people who think the royal wedding is an opportunity for a protest?

No future, no future for you

No future, no future for you

On the day of The Queen’s birthday, our youngest ever contributor argues – in a way that echoes the punks of over 30 years ago – that the monarchy has no relevance and should be replaced with an elected head of state

A Privy Council for Wales

A Privy Council for Wales

A modern democratic Wales needs to have not just a devolved legislature but also the devolved authority of the Crown. It’s time to establish a Privy Council for Wales

The Crown and the Presence of Absence

The Crown and the Presence of Absence

City Hall should become a Royal Palace, creating a Welsh Order of Chivalry, and introducing Regius Professorships to Wales: just some of the ideas advocated to increase the role and visibility of the monarchy in a modern Wales

The King and Thai: a love story

The King and Thai: a love story

Thailand reveres its monarchs like almost no other place on earth. But the country’s future is uncertain as King Bhumibol Adulyadeje ages and the country faces renewed political challenges