Prince Charles puts his opinions on such matters as grammar schools, climate change and complementary medicine to government ministers, in person and in writing, the London Daily Telegraph observes in an editorial . He is accused by critics of causing a “constitutional problem”. Some even seek the urgent release of his handwritten notes to those in elected office. The Telegraph rightly defends him pointing out that of course, the Prince knows that when he one day ascends to the throne, he will have to be neutral and seen to be so. In a gotcha moment leading Australian republican Peter FitzSimons became excited when the Princes views on CO2 emissions policy appeared to differ from those of the Australian government and indeed some prominent constitutional monarchists. He does not appreciate that in a constitutional monarchy the heir to the throne is entitled to hold and enunciate personal opinions. This is not some sinister peoples republic. In the same way ACM members will have different views on a range of matters but they are united in the ACM mission To Preserve, To Protect and To Defend Our Heritage: Our Australian Constitutional System, The Role of The Australian Crown in Our System & Our Flag. ACM endorses the Telegraphs conclusion. In his various public activities Prince Charles has long embodied the best values and traditions of the monarchy. telegraph.co.uk/comment/10934720/Princes-Charles-and-the-royal-prerogative.html
Posted on: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 22:25:10 +0000
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