By having the crown suspend Parliament on a potentially misleading justification, the British prime minister threatened long-settled relations with the monarchy.
Tag: Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain
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.”
Prince Andrew Denies Knowing of Sex Trafficking by Epstein
The prince’s statement was his most comprehensive response to the scandal.
In Looming Brexit Clash, U.K. Constitution Could Be the Loser
Scholars say it has been more than a century since Britain’s constitution — a medley of laws and customs, many but not all of them written — has come under such strain.
Trump Says He and Queen Elizabeth II ‘Had a Great Time’
“I feel I know her so well right now, and she certainly knows me well,” President Trump said of the British monarch in an interview with Fox News.
For Trump, London Visit Is a (Royal) Family Affair
The president’s children seemed to materialize overnight in London. But their appearance with the British royals was the culmination of a month’s planning.
Trump’s Love Affair With the Royal Family Dates Back to His Mother
As a 6-year-old, Trump sat beside his mother as she watched Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, enthralled at the gilded splendor. His father scoffed at the ceremony.
Trump Insults London Mayor as ‘Loser’ as He Pays Tribute to the Queen
Queen Elizabeth welcomed Mr. Trump to Buckingham Palace, while he engaged in an ugly dispute with London’s mayor, calling him a “stone cold loser.”