2006-11-25 07:44:46 · 12 answers · asked by mars 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
Yes, I believe that new citizens of the United Kingdom should be required to swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen. By becoming a citizen of the United Kingdom one also becomes a subject of the Sovereign. This is not something that can be opted-out of.
As one poster above suggested, perhaps new citizens should swear allegiance to the laws of our country. An allegiance to the Sovereign would incorporate this in any case, as all laws are prosecutions are created/carried out in his/her name.
Another poster mentioned Members of Parliament, and yes, they are still required to swear allegiance. The most common version is "I ..... swear by Almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, her heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God." Those who object can replace "so help me God" with "according to law", but the allegiance to the Sovereign is still required.
2006-11-25 14:42:35 · answer #1 · answered by l0st 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If not to her then at least to the laws of the country. As we've seen in the past year or so, too little has been expected of newcomers to this country for too long. If one wants to become a citizen of the country, or even just live here, they have to demonstrate that they are going to abide by its values and principles.
I would have a problem swearing an oath to 'her heirs and successors' - this includes the clot Prince Harry. Why should I swear loyalty to the likes of him?
2006-11-25 17:46:25 · answer #2 · answered by Dunrobin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the USofA school children used to be taught to repeat the "Pledge of Allegiance" every day: "I pledge allegiance to the FLAG of the United States of America ...."
Allegiance does seem a reasonable requirement for the rights of citizenship. It supposedly used to be required of Members of Parliament in, I think, the UK and in her other realms.
I think it should be well known by subjects of Her Majesty. It certainly seems better to have allegiance to a PERSON rather than just a FLAG.
2006-11-25 20:12:45 · answer #3 · answered by kent chatham 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am thinking about moving to Scotland & if after all of the background checks and all of the follow ups I am allowed to become a citizen of Scotland I would have no problem with it.
2006-11-26 05:51:15 · answer #4 · answered by Julia B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they should not nor should anyone be asked to swear to anything . instead they should be asked if they will tell the truth. and if they will obey defend and support the queen and her heirs.
this should take place not only in England and the UK but in Canada and the rest of the Commonwealth
2006-11-25 18:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that's like the Hitler oath the nazis had. They should swear allegiance to the whole nation.
2006-11-26 01:46:40 · answer #6 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course, she is the Head of State. In Her person is England.
2006-11-25 22:28:08 · answer #7 · answered by Ms. Balls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes to both queen and country
2006-11-25 21:09:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think so since she isn't much more than a figurehead anymore. If so, it would be symbolic only.
2006-11-25 16:11:21 · answer #9 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, we are not a communist state, we don't need to pledge allegiance to anything thank you
2006-11-25 15:48:10 · answer #10 · answered by rchlbsxy2 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋