Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate may be deployed to fend off the Scottish independence movement. There are plans to allow them to spend more time in Scotland, writes The Sunday Times. “They should not come across as guests, but as residents.”
The plan by advisers to the royal family is prompted by calls in Scotland for a new independence referendum. In 2014, the Scots still chose to stay with the United Kingdom, but after her last election victory, Prime Minister Sturgeon called for a new referendum several times.
Visible symbol
Advisers around Buckingham Palace fear that politicians in London are losing their grip on Scotland. That is why they want to use William and Kate as “visible symbols of the bond between England and Scotland”.
The family should spend more time at Balmoral Castle, the summer residence of the royal family in Scotland, a source told the newspaper. “They should also take advantage of their connection to Saint Andrews.” William and Kate met in that city at university.
During a tour the couple recently took through Scotland, William already emphasized his connection to Scotland. “Here I am formed,” he said. He also described Scotland as “bubbly, friendly, innovative and tenacious”.
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