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How can it be right for one unelected Prince to override democracy?

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26th November 2025
Earlier in the week, Prince Albert II of Monaco exercised a power almost unseen in modern Europe: he refused to sign a bill passed overwhelmingly by the National Council to liberalise abortion. While the action is entirely within Monaco’s constitution, it raises uncomfortable questions about the balance between monarchy and democracy in the 21st century. The proposed legislation was carefully…
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Royal News

Constitutional questions arise as Royal Assent Is refused in rare use of monarch’s veto

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24th November 2025
In a rare intervention that underscores the enduring authority of Europe’s remaining absolute monarchs, Prince Albert II of Monaco has refused to sign a bill that would have legalised abortion in the principality, abruptly halting a reform passed by a large parliamentary majority. The bill, approved in May by 19 votes to 2 in the National Council, proposed allowing terminations up to 12 weeks…
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British Royals

At 90-years-of age, the Duke of Kent shows no signs of slowing down as he holds audience at Kensington Palace

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22nd November 2025
The Duke of Kent has formally received the newly appointed Artistic Director of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Mr Jesús Herrera, during an audience at Kensington Palace on Friday morning. The meeting marks the start of Herrera’s tenure at one of Britain’s leading orchestral institutions. David Burke, the orchestra’s Chief Executive, was also present. Herrera succeeds Ms Elena…
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Royal News

Mother and daughter together: Zara joins Princess Anne on a rare joint engagement

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21st November 2025
Princess Anne underlined her long-standing commitment to equine welfare on Friday afternoon as she attended the World Horse Welfare Annual Conference in London, accompanied by her daughter, Zara Tindall. The event, held at the Royal Geographical Society, brought together international specialists to examine the latest research into horse behaviour and wellbeing. Princess Anne, who has served as…
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