Prince Harry II
The story appears not to be going away. Nick points out that Harry may be in further trouble as Charles is going to 'educate him'. Worse perhaps, the Duchess of York has waded into battle on Harry's side.My own view remains that of yesterday. The issue here is not really Harry, but the Monarchy. Defenders of that institution need to explain why they think that if an accident happens to Prince William, Harry is the best choice in the country to be our unelected ruler for life, why no laws can be passed without his say so or using his prerogative, etc etc.
Update: The BBC reports, "Israel's foreign minister Silvan Shalom said the prince was wrong to wear the costume and had a lot to learn.". Has a foreign leader ever criticised a member of the Royal Family before, let alone one this senior?
UpdateII: I must also congratulate Michael Howard on the strong line he has taken on this. One of Howard's most impressive qualities since he became leader has been his willingness to stand up for the rights of the majority of decent Britons even when it has put him at odds with traditionally Conservative-friendly people or institutions. We saw it with his refusal to be cowed by George Bush over the Iraq war, despite the heavy sanction of banning him from the White House, and now we see it with the farce that is our Royal Family. What a coup it would be for him if he could get banned from Buckingham Palce too.
posted by Matthew @ 1/14/2005 08:55:00 AM
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