“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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  • DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social
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    9 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!"