King Charles a Year On: Constitutional Monarchy or Autocracy
Following events in 1649 and 1688 Britain is Constitutional Monarchy. The King or Queen rule through Parliament not via God.
That should mean an accountable and democratic monarchy but that is not what we have.
Andrew Lownie is trying to write a book about Prince Andrew. This does not appear to focus on Woking but an account of his life.
In general official papers are opened the Public Record Office at Kew after 20 years now.
However Andrew’s papers will not be open for research until 105 years after his birth.
The same applies to most other Royals.
Various reasons for this including national security are advanced. The reality remains that the Monarchy is not open to public scrutiny or accountability even though its funded largely through public money.
Meanwhile the Guardian has reported (25th Sept) that the papers of Queen Elizabeth 11 will be sorted through by a retired Royal Footman before being transferred, suitably weeded, to the Royal Archive.
I thought the official line was that ALL of British history should be recorded not just the bits a Royal footman thinks are suitable
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/24/queen-elizabeth-letters-entrusted-to-loyal-aide
Never mind the official line, we just want the truth