“The monarchy is not just representative, it’s not just symbolic, but it is an institution that has real power.” After the arrest of the disgraced former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office, Dalia Gebrial reflects on the risks that come when the power of hereditary monarchy goes broadly unquestioned.


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  • Solumbran@lemmy.world
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    7 days ago

    “These very popular, respected, admired people who also have connections dating back to centuries ago, and who are rich as fuck, have no real power”

    Only fascists can delude themselves into thinking that

    • DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social
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      6 days ago

      Well, monarchists, though the main difference is vibes and the hereditary transfer of power.

      "They just technically have veto power and the ability to appoint the heads of state of the Commonwealth.

      Technicalities aren’t even the soul and body of the law!"