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As I said before, King Charles inviting Zelenskyyy right after the Trump dust-up speakes VOLUMES. The British Royal Family does everything deliberately, and does not comment publically or expressly align themselves with any political parties or positions.
King Charles also would be well aware of the #sirensuit tradition. as his mother reigned during Churchill's governance.
Oh, we (meaning me, at least) are firmly opposed to the existence of royalty. but where royalty exist, they are in meshed with politics that matter. The point of my boost (and maybe the OP?) is about the contrasting politics of the two countries, not whether we are supposed to approve of their political structures or the specific people involved.
Yeah, I was being a little contrarian, which I guess could be read as "asshole".
But I am struck, not just by this original post, but others, by the "so, uh, maybe the royalty has some kind of minimum" feeling, some sort of grudging respect.
Which, ok, I guess, but I'm also struck by our sympathy/affinity for Ukraine, while we (myself included) didn't seem to muster the same sort of visceral response to Syria, South Sudan, Myanmar, etc.
And now here's the King.
I didn' t see it as contrarian or otherwise. I've read a lot worse! lol.
My opinion about the Royals is complex, but that's a moot point. I was giving credit where it's due, and pointing out the fact that the King inviting Zelenskyy, on an impromptu basis, to Sandringham sends a very clear message. Many aren't familiar with royal protocol etc outside of the commonwealth, so I thought it was worth highlighting.
As for why Ukraine gets more sympathy than some other counties may have in the past., I've mentioned that myself. It is sad and something we need to unpack.
I think, right now, the overwhelming support for Ukraine is boosted by how shoddily their Pres. was treated by the US presidency, and many are standing in support of Ukraine to show that we aree opposed Trump's bullying , appalling behaviour and that of Putin and Russia.
Trump drew the line himself and it backfired.
I wouldn' t say I'm opposed to their existance. I disagree with the divine right of kings doctrine, which I'd suggest that many do, as it's so antiquated.
As I said previously, I have complex thoughts about the British royal family. No one can deny the harm they've done and their colonial legacy, but I also respect individual royals and how they're working to use their positions for good. King Charles seems to be following in his mother's footsteps .
PS. The point of my original post was to show how it's not a typical or usual thing that the King would invite a President to his home on an impromptu basis (especially to Sandringham ) and that his extenidng a personal invite to Pres.Zalenskyy after the blow up with Trump is as overt a signal of support for Ukraine as the King can do, while still remaining technically , overtly netural.
It also shows the chasm between class and #felon47 's crass.
@tarheel @inthehands I don't hate royalty. I have complex feelings about them, as many do.
While I am opposed to the divine right of kings doctrine and acknowledge the very real harm that royal families have done throughout the centures to further colonialism, I do have respect for individual members of royalty and what they stand for. I'd also prefer to remain part of the Commonwealth. Maybe it's being an Angophile myself, who knows.