There's Just No Way The UK Is In A Constitutional Crisis!
Back in February, I noted that the then-controversy over Prince Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein was being called "the worst crisis for the Royals since 1936." But another crisis has been simmering, and this one is closer to the monarchy itself, and thus a little closer to the 1936 crisis for Edward VIII. The specific problem last week was that Charles was scheduled to deliver the King's Speech on Thursday (May 13), which is the formal opening of Parliament. But with the intense controversy over Keir Starmer's continued leadership, the potential appearance of the king endorsing Starmer created a delicate situation . Sir Keir Starmer has reportedly been asked by Buckingham Palace whether or not His Majesty the King should proceed with the King's Speech as planned. It comes amid a swirl of ministerial resignations and growing demands for Sir Keir to step aside ahead of the royal speech being delivered tomorrow. The embattled Prime Minister is said to ...