The politicisation of the monarchy by the UK government has caused anger among politicians and citizens alike. The controversy has arisen due to the government’s use of the King to help bolster its Windsor Framework on Northern Ireland.
DUP MP Sammy Wilson has strongly hinted that his party may reject Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework, stating that using the King to try to bolster the deal was “a dangerous thing.”
Wilson’s comments come amid continuing anger among Tory MPs who believe that the government has “politicised” the monarchy.
Buckingham Palace has stated that the meeting between the King and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen took place “at the advice of the Government” and that the King is always happy to welcome world leaders.
However, critics such as Nigel Farage have expressed their disapproval, even of the choice of location for the final talks, Windsor Castle. Wilson believes that using the monarchy to support the deal sends a dangerous message.
He states that “the monarch has now been involved in internal disputes of one particular political party.” However, he made it clear that the DUP is not dismissing the deal out of hand and will look at the details.
The key issue for Wilson and other Northern Ireland Unionists is Northern Ireland’s sovereignty as part of the UK.
The brake was meant to be a means for unionists to oppose EU laws that would affect Northern Ireland, but Wilson warns that it may not be effective.
The government’s use of the monarchy to support its deal has ignited controversy and may result in the DUP rejecting the Windsor Framework.
The situation is likely to be closely monitored by citizens and politicians alike, as it has implications for Northern Ireland’s sovereignty and the UK’s future relationship with the EU.
Northern Ireland ,Part of the UK has been backstabbed ,thats it pure and simple