Would he find himself less ridiculed and more respected?
2007-04-07 06:42:45 · 18 answers · asked by nativexile 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
...if he did?
2007-04-07 06:43:34 · update #1
Yes, he could. Even if he remained Duke of Cornwall and Rothesay, hereditary peerages are no longer a barrier to membership in the Commons. And it is a misconception that 'House of Commons' means 'House of Commoners'; it refers to the communities which were represented, unlike the Lords whose members don't represent geographical areas.
I think there are people who will always want to ridicule him. People might be impressed by the depth of his conviction that he would give up the throne, but think it was Quixotic since he is unlikely to win election as a Green MP, or certainly not form a government. Under the different electoral system, he'd have a better chance standing for the European parliament, and I'm not sure that as heir to the throne he would be barred.
2007-04-07 07:58:21 · answer #1 · answered by Dunrobin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello...In my own opinion...I really don't believe that Prince Charles would even consider that option, to be frank. Yes, I agree with you most discretely but does anyone else want that responsibility to the throne except for Charles? Prince Andrew doesn't look the type and neither does the other brother (sorry I forgot his name). He's not as popular as the other two. And what I have heard he really doesn't want that position anyway, does he? Prince Charles gives me the impression that He would definitely want to become King and I don't see his "new bride" disputing the offer either. And as I stated before I believe you are correct. Prince Charles would find himself less ridiculed and more respected if he became part of the Green party. Have a great day!
2007-04-07 06:56:02 · answer #2 · answered by shuggabhugga05 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charles could renounce his claim to the throne at any time. Just as his great-Uncle did. Mummy would be upset, but the succession has been well secured so it wouldn't really make much difference. Could he run for the Green Party? That's an interesting idea. He wouldn't necessarily be less ridiculed or more respected, but then he doesn't appear to be concerned with public opinion in any case.
2007-04-07 08:13:50 · answer #3 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
even as Edward VIII chosen the female he loved over the Throne in 1936, it did not impression youthful brother George VI's position contained in the queue. for this reason, seeing that English elementary regulation is in accordance to precedent, Prince William as inheritor glaring to the inheritor glaring could become King. As different posters have observed, notwithstanding, Prince Charles fairly don't have a lot of an selection, in accordance to the Act of settlement (1701). Prince Charles could positively be a very wealthy commoner upon renouncing the Crown, notwithstanding the Prince of Wales' modern impression comes from the placement he has experienced from beginning to have. for many human beings, a minimum of, Prince Charles also comes throughout the time of as an eccentric dilettante, so i'm no longer certain how a lot global impression he could have if he lost his position in line. do not confuse impression with celeb (that's what he's outdoors of the united kingdom).
2016-11-27 01:26:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impossible! Even if he renounced his claim to accession, Charles would not become a commoner, so could never sit in the House of Commons. ADD. I realise that House of Commons does not necessarily refer to commoners (re. Dunrobin's comment), but still maintain that, as a Royal, Prince Charles would be unable to become an MP. This is from the site below:- 'Further, the members of the royal family do not stand for election to political or non-political positions. The royal family's public role is to stand for unity and neutrality.' And he will always be a member of the Royal family, no matter what.
2007-04-07 06:56:21 · answer #5 · answered by uknative 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
As he will be unelected like the rest of his family, the UK should be a republic. The Royals are laughing at their subjects and think we are all mugs deferring and allowing them to live in ridiculous circumstances. Charles Windsor would use the Green Party to further his own aims.
2007-04-07 10:56:22 · answer #6 · answered by tear.dust 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He has the right to abdicate but he still needs to maintain a non political stand as a member of the royal family. He is a prince by birth and can't abdicate from that.
2007-04-07 06:46:47 · answer #7 · answered by purplepeace59 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why run for office when you've already got the monarchy sewn up? All he has to do is wait for his Mum to pass on, and it's his.
Don't think I'd respect him more if he ran. He is a royal. Can't get away from that. He could abdicate, but why?
2007-04-07 09:19:34 · answer #8 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can abdicate but he cannot stand for the Green or any other political party. Royals are not allowed to get involved in politics, or express their views on politics.
2007-04-07 22:53:15 · answer #9 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes.
& as i'm not a great fan of the royal family.
if charlie did that, i might find 4 once he's on the same page as me with regard 2 green issues.
he should be prepared 2 put his neck on the line 4 something he believes in he'd get some respect from me.
4 Fred the Adulterer!
if i ever 4give him, hell would have frozen over!
2007-04-07 06:49:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋