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Tag: Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain
The Queen Speaks, but Is Overshadowed by Brexit
By tradition, the queen’s speech is when the governing party lays out its legislative agenda. But Parliament is preoccupied with other matters just now.
A Guide to the Queen’s Speech: Crown Jewels, Black Rod and a Mace
Proceedings in the British Parliament on Monday are a nod to hundreds of years of history. But Brexit loomed over the ceremonies.
Brexit Turmoil Intensifies as Court Rebukes Boris Johnson
In a major blow to the prime minister, the court ruled unanimously that Parliament is still in session, whatever Mr. Johnson might think.
How the U.K. Supreme Court’s Rebuke to Boris Johnson Remakes British Law
In ruling a suspension of Parliament “unlawful,” some scholars argue that the court brought an American style of judicial review to Britain, with all that entails.
David Cameron Is Sorry. Really, Really Sorry.
The former British prime minister, David Cameron, a self-described “doubter and worrier and niggler,” is sorry about a lot of things, but most of all about Brexit.
Boris Johnson Drags the Queen Into the Brexit Quagmire
By having the crown suspend Parliament on a potentially misleading justification, the British prime minister threatened long-settled relations with the monarchy.
Britain’s Queen Is a Figurehead, but She Just Got Dragged Into Brexit Politics
When Boris Johnson asked Queen Elizabeth II to suspend Parliament, many who opposed his move hoped she would intervene. But experts say she had little sway over the matter.
After Backlash, Boris Johnson Promises to Speed Up Brexit Talks With Brussels
The prime minister sought to calm fury over his maneuver to suspend Parliament and limit the ability of his critics to thwart a “no-deal” Brexit.
Boris Johnson’s ‘Explosive’ Move to Get His Way on Brexit: Suspend Parliament
Britain’s prime minister asked the queen to suspend Parliament, a move intended to ensure that lawmakers have as little time as possible to challenge a no-deal Brexit. The opposition called it a “coup.”