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So his staff are not allowed to have other jobs now.
So his staff are not allowed to have other jobs now.
The press nowadays make an issue out of everything. Its really quite pathetic.
Lay off Prince Charles. He's doing his best to make the modern monarchy matter | Vernon Bogdanor | Comment is free | The Guardian
I see that Prince Charles plans to speak out on various topics as well once he's king:
Britain's Prince Charles To Make 'Heartfelt Interventions' As King
He should resign from the Royal Family and run for elected office instead if he wishes to make those "heartfelt interventions", since the job of King does not include such things. Doesn't he realize that his mother is so beloved in part because she stays out of public debates?
I see that Prince Charles plans to speak out on various topics as well once he's king:
Britain's Prince Charles To Make 'Heartfelt Interventions' As King
He should resign from the Royal Family and run for elected office instead if he wishes to make those "heartfelt interventions", since the job of King does not include such things. Doesn't he realize that his mother is so beloved in part because she stays out of public debates?
Why believe everything written about the BRF? I'm British and I definitely dont believe it.
Also, this 3rd or 4th hand reporting. None of us know whether there is an iota of truth in this report and wont until he becomes king.
When Prince Charles ascends the throne, he will tone down his enthusiasm.I see that Prince Charles plans to speak out on various topics as well once he's king:
Britain's Prince Charles To Make 'Heartfelt Interventions' As King
He should resign from the Royal Family and run for elected office instead if he wishes to make those "heartfelt interventions", since the job of King does not include such things. Doesn't he realize that his mother is so beloved in part because she stays out of public debates?
You what! It's a newspaper report!I see that Prince Charles plans to speak out on various topics as well once he's king:
Britain's Prince Charles To Make 'Heartfelt Interventions' As King
He should resign from the Royal Family and run for elected office instead if he wishes to make those "heartfelt interventions", since the job of King does not include such things. Doesn't he realize that his mother is so beloved in part because she stays out of public debates?
And there you have it. Cepe is British and she doesn't believe it. Winnie from the US is pretty jaundiced about the whole deal and Osipi closed the circle. Oh, and I'm a Kiwi and I don't believe it either. I do however, agree with Cepe, Winnie and Osipi!Why believe everything written about the BRF? I'm British and I definitely dont believe it.
Also, this 3rd or 4th hand reporting. None of us know whether there is an iota of truth in this report and wont until he becomes king.
Good Grief, you are 100% correct. Being American, I read American newspapers and listen to world news on TV. Then I go to internet and read Australian, British and German articles from their newspapers on the exact same topic. Try it sometimes. Your eyes will cross on the garbage that is printed telling the same event!
There we have it folks. From "an ally of the Prince" and a "close friend". In other words, those who cannot be named or perhaps don't even really have names. Who knows? The only credible statement in this article is the one issued was issued by the Prince's office:
"The prince's office, Clarence House, declined to comment on his plans for the throne. "Speculation about the Prince of Wales’s future role as king has been around for decades but it is not something we have commented on and nor will we do so now," a spokeswoman said." . .
Just thinking . . . does anyone else think "Alien Abductions" when these, erm, reports are printed. I just can't help thinking . . . they forgot to return them with all their faculties.
Well this is my honest and slightly lengthy opinion;
At the moment, Britain is in a bit of a quagmire politically. Everyone has opinions but nobody has the opportunity to turn those opinions into actions. Nobody - except the Prince of Wales. To understand British politics, you need to understand that Britain has only ever really had two major political parties. The Conservatives and The Labour Party.
I don't see the fuss about the validity of the article. Prince Charles is known for speaking out and for making his views known on a variety of issues. The article just states that he will continue to do so once he is king. I just think that is a very bad idea. I don't doubt the articles since they just state that his well-known behavior will continue; why is that a surprise?
Charles has much more pressing and immediate concerns. The Supreme Court is ruling on Monday whether to order the release of years worth of letters Charles wrote to government officials.
Letters in the words of former Attorney General Dominic Grieve:
"Much of the correspondence does indeed reflect the Prince of Wales's most deeply held personal views and beliefs. The letters in this case are in many cases particularly frank."
"They also contain remarks about public affairs which would in my view, if revealed, have had a material effect upon the willingness of the government to engage in correspondence with the Prince of Wales, and would potentially have undermined his position of political neutrality.
"Disclosure of the correspondence could damage the Prince of Wales's ability to perform his duties when he becomes king"
Charles's problems may be just beginning
Charles's problems may be just beginning
I don't see the fuss about the validity of the article. Prince Charles is known for speaking out and for making his views known on a variety of issues. The article just states that he will continue to do so once he is king. I just think that is a very bad idea. I don't doubt the articles since they just state that his well-known behavior will continue; why is that a surprise?
I hope so too but a Freedom of Information Tribunal has already ordered the letters to be released but they were blocked by then Attorney General Grieve.
I can't say how the SC will rule but as AG Grieve said when he blocked the request
"It is a matter of the highest importance within our constitutional framework that the monarch is a politically neutral figure able to engage in confidence with the government of the day, whatever its political colour."
If Charles's political views become known he will be put in a very difficult position when he becomes king
Why? And what difference does it make in practical terms. No government is going to ask him to stand aside, and they wont put any legislation through to make him stand aside (the Queen wouldn't sign it)
None of the parties want that sort of crisis now. The BRF will carry on.
As Vernon Bogdanor stated (see earlier post by Nico) Charles knows the rules and will abide by them once he is king.
And if I can use the wording in the most recent piece - "heartfelt" pleas. They are not pro one political party beliefs or another, he speaks about the countryside, the planet, the build environment, conservation.
He cares - hence "heartfelt".