14 November, 2008

Prince Charles


Today is the 60th birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales.


The older I get the more I find myself hoping for a new constitutional settlement. Other than sorting out the Union, the over-inflated powers of the executive and the problem of Europe, I think one of the most urgent things to do is find a role for this intelligent, energetic man. It is a tragedy that the monarchy and successive governments have been unable or unwilling to do so.


It would be the best thing for us, and the best birthday present we could give him.

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