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Making Do With The Monarchy

Posted on 30 April 2011 by Robert

Heart and head are split over the monarchy. The moral case for a Republic is unassailable, yet I was filled with delight at yesterday’s pageantry. How to rationalise this? I think it’s a form of what we call Making The … Continue reading →

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Some Words on Primogeniture

Posted on 17 April 2011 by Robert

Primogentiture is the right of the first born to inherit titles, estates and thrones. At present the UK has a form of male primogeniture, which sets the Duke of York and Prince Edward above the older Princess Anne in the … Continue reading →

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Kate Middleton insults the Church

Posted on 16 April 2011 by Robert

Many wry smiles and twittered Lolz at the news this week that Kate Middleton has been confirmed into the Church of England. Is it appropriate for a British subject such as myself to comment on our Queen-elect’s faith choices? Probably … Continue reading →

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