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The head of state has no power, only ceremonial duty
Marcella also points out that the monarchy no longer has any political influence. “It’s not like it used to be, when a monarch decided everything. The position is now purely ceremonial.” Elizabeth, for example, appears on coins and postage stamps in countries where she was officially head of state.
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A possible discussion of whether or not to keep the British monarch is not a priority in many member countries. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (42) said on Monday she was convinced that her country will no longer have the British monarch as head of state during her lifetime. She immediately added that her government will not discuss it anyway, because she “does not feel the urgency”.
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Yet the first British change of throne in seventy years seems to be the time for countries to reconsider the position of the head of state. “The queen’s death could reopen debates in some countries as to whether they still want the monarch as head of state,” Menon said. The morning. “Some of the emerging non-European powers are a little frustrated with the organization.”
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“The thought under Elizabeth was: we will not make her fall from the throne. Now that she is dead, the time is right to evaluate it”, Marcella also thinks. Currently, Belize, Bahamas, Jamaica, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis have the program not to recognize Carlo as head of state.
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Offensive charm with William and Catherine
According to Marcella, “out of respect for the recently deceased queen and the still grieving Carlo” it will take some time before the discussion really flares up. “At the moment the countries are united by shared sadness. But this fades over time, and then it becomes interesting as the discussion develops.”
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“Elizabeth has always been a symbol,” says Marcella. “But due to her advanced age, she no longer traveled alone. It can be difficult for people: you have a head of state, but you never see her. With Charles, the head of state will visit again. Maybe that visibility will rekindle. love for the royal family. flares up rather than discussion. “
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When Charles visits the countries of which he is now head of state, it would be wise to take Crown Prince William and his wife Catherine with him. Marcella: “They are more popular than him, and therefore very suitable for an offensive charm. It also gives a sense of continuity: the successor is ready”. If that’s enough, time will tell.
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