[Info-vax] The changing world

[Simon Clubley]

On 2022-07-03, Single Stage to Orbit <alex.buell at munted.eu> wrote:
> On Sun, 2022-07-03 at 13:14 +0100, John Dallman wrote:
>> In the mid-1600s, they didn't understand how to run a republic
>> effectively. Cromwell's government was a monarchy in all but name,
>> and he was offered the crown, but declined it. His son, Richard
>> Cromwell, succeeded him, but was very clearly not up to the job. The
>> Restoration followed. 
>> 
>> The monarchs since then have spent much of their time on public
>> relations; when the current Queen dies, the monarchy might end,
>> because Charles is not doing a good job of his own public relations. 
>
> It's far more likely Charles won't do anything until his mother dies,
> then I think he'll just abdicate in favour of Harry. 
                                                ^^^^^
!!%$%$#$#$#

:-)

>
> But I do believe Boris might seize the throne ... he's that arrogant!

I doubt it. He would have to do some real work if he did that.

Simon.

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