http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/news/ From feudalism to democracy en-us 2010-07-14T07:30:41+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000312.html An early draft of the Declaration of Independence referred to the people of Britain’s 13 North American colonies as "subjects", the US Library of Congress has revealed. But, in the words of the Washington Post, in 1776 Thomas Jefferson... Centre for Citizenship 2010-07-14T07:30:41+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000311.html Four legislators-for-life have quit the House of Lords because they do not want to pay taxes in the country where they have been making laws. The three Conservative and one Labour legislator had a choice between giving up their... Centre for Citizenship 2010-07-14T07:30:09+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000310.html The Washington Post has described the visit to New York by Elizabeth Windsor, Britain’s feudal head of state, as "subdued". It recalled that when Ms. Windsor first visited in1957 there was "a ticker tape parade befitting war heroes". But... Centre for Citizenship 2010-07-14T07:29:30+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000309.html The Windsor clan suffered two blows last week, suggesting that its hold on Britain may be weakening. On Friday a High Court judged said that the actions of Charles Windsor in blocking modern architecture for an upscale property development... Centre for Citizenship 2010-07-01T08:02:22+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000308.html Recent news from Canada has also been bad for the family. Sixty-two per cent of Canadians want a democratic head of state in place of Britain’s feudal queen according to an opinion poll by IPSOS. Fifty-eight per cent believe... Centre for Citizenship 2010-07-01T08:01:10+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000307.html The pomposity of the feudal British monarchy was hilariously pierced in a recent ourt hearing in London when evidence was presented that Charles Windsor, meeting with fellow feudal ruler the Emir of Qatar, "pissed in his ear about how... Centre for Citizenship 2010-05-29T08:56:14+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000306.html Charles Windsor’s charities have suffered another blow with the closing of his Foundation for Integrated Health following the arrest of a former employee in a fraud investigation. The Foundation was set up by Mr. Windsor to promote homeopathy. Using... Centre for Citizenship 2010-05-06T08:27:42+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000305.html In a telling demonstration of how a feudal institution exercises and holds on to power in Britain the News of the World has reported that the Windsor family has decided that it is wise to reduce the number of the... Centre for Citizenship 2010-04-19T09:53:20+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000304.html Britain's state church, which likes to lecture citizens on their moral failings and the evils of capitalism, walked away from a £40m property investment in New York City when the plan to profit from gentrification fell apart. The Church... Centre for Citizenship 2010-03-07T17:56:25+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000303.html The BBC has revealed that it intends to continue its policy of discrimination against republicans. In a report to the BBC Trust the director-general says that the state media giant will spend more money on covering Windsor family funerals... Centre for Citizenship 2010-03-07T17:55:34+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000302.html Britain’s feudal head of state Elizabeth Windsor is the 12th richest hereditary ruler in the world according to Forbes magazine. Windsor’s £349m net worth is exceeded by the so-called "royal" rulers of Thailand, the United Arab Emirates/Dubai, Saudi Arabia,... Centre for Citizenship 2010-01-24T17:26:33+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000301.html William Windsor is being projected as the acceptable face of feudalism in a continuing effort to protect the Windsor family’s privileges. "Prince William determined to tackle republicanism in Australia" was how the monarchist Telegraph newspaper headlined a report on his... Centre for Citizenship 2010-01-24T17:24:24+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000300.html The government is to encourage citizens to celebrate another 60 years in which they have been denied a basic democratic right - not to be discriminated against in the filling of public office on the grounds of family or... Centre for Citizenship 2010-01-10T17:28:19+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000299.html A free speech campaign in support of radio DJ Tom Binns has demonstrated how monarchy can confuse patriotic impulses while denying citizens their democratic rights. Mr. Binns was sacked by Radio BRMB in Birmingham after making disrespectful comments when... Centre for Citizenship 2010-01-10T17:26:57+00:00 http://www.centreforcitizenship.org/weblogs/archives/000298.html Harold Evans, former editor of the Sunday Times, has revealed that when he took the job he was told by the proprietor that there was only one limit to his journalistic freedom: he would not be allowed to criticise Elizabeth... Centre for Citizenship 2009-12-28T10:49:59+00:00