Is it possible do you think that in the event of some serious crisis in Britain that the monarchy in this case the House of Windsor, could be given power, as in power to do things, by parliament?
Best chance is for Germany to invade Britain and for Edward VIII to regain the throne, with Count Albert von Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein at his side. Edward and the Nazis assume executive power over Parliament.Is it possible do you think that in the event of some serious crisis in Britain that the monarchy in this case the House of Windsor, could be given power, as in power to do things, by parliament?
Even if that did happen, I still think King Edward would remain merely a figurehead - if anything, even more of one than before.Best chance is for Germany to invade Britain and for Edward VIII to regain the throne, with Count Albert von Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein at his side. Edward and the Nazis assume executive power over Parliament.
I've heard that Queen Elizabeth spends several hours a day reading through papers of state, but I'm not too sure if that's been verified.Hmm its funny, people say that, because really the politicians aren't all that great. I would disagree with those who say that the Queen doesn't have a full grasp on current day issues, she never really speaks about them because she's never asked, and tbh everything she does say is written by the Prime Minister and his staff.
Her interest in politics is a hobby akin to trainspotting. The Queen can't practically utilize her knowledge, and, whilst her personal opinion may be sought on affairs of state, she is ultimately bound by unwritten convention to sign off all bills ratified by Parliament.Hmm its funny, people say that, because really the politicians aren't all that great. I would disagree with those who say that the Queen doesn't have a full grasp on current day issues, she never really speaks about them because she's never asked, and tbh everything she does say is written by the Prime Minister and his staff.
Her interest in politics is a hobby akin to trainspotting. The Queen can't practically utilize her knowledge, and, whilst her personal opinion may be sought on affairs of state, she is ultimately bound by unwritten convention to sign off all bills ratified by Parliament.
The recent disclosure of Prince Charles' 'Black Spider' memos offers a fascinating glimpse into relations between the British monarchy and government. Although there is strong evidence to suggest elements of the Windsor family are very active lobbyists, it is equally apparent that the political classes have absolutely no qualms about disregarding royal opinion (that is, they don't really give a shit).
Oh I am very aware of that, it was funny seeing how outraged people here were over that whole memo thing.
Yeah that was kinda odd I always kinda like Charles for his lobbying in the same I like Prince Phillip for his blunt use of language![]()