Satire is at the heart of free speech and expression. A recent South Park episode lampoons Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for their recent worldwide privacy tour. After allegedly wanting to be left alone, the couple has written books, filmed a documentary, and moved to a hotbed of celebrities and paparazzi. The cartoon draws on…
South Park’s Royal Roast Provides Both Humor and Insight
One Liberal and Several NDP MPs Vote ‘Yes’ on Bloc Motion to Sever Monarchy Ties
A Liberal MP and several NDP MPs on Oct. 26 voted in favour of a Bloc Québécois motion demanding that Canada sever its ties with the British monarchy. The motion was defeated 266–44 in the House of Commons on Oct. 26, but garnered the support of Liberal MP Joël Lightbound, 10 NDP MPs, one Green Party…
Transition to King Charles as Canada’s Head of State Automatic After Queen’s Death
As momentous as the death of Queen Elizabeth II may be after 70 years on the throne, it’s pretty much business as usual in terms of Canada’s governance. The monarch remains the constitutional head of state in this country, no matter who is filling the role at any given time, says Philippe Lagassé, an associate professor…
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II Dies Aged 96, Surrounded by Her Family
Queen Elizabeth II, who had been Britain’s head of state for more than 70 years, has passed away at the age of 96. The Prince of Wales is now King, having acceded to the throne immediately on the death of his mother. In a statement, the Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this…
UK’s Prince Philip Honored With 41-gun Salutes After Death
LONDON—Military teams across the U.K. and on ships at sea fired 41-gun salutes Saturday to mark the death of Prince Philip, honoring the former naval officer and husband of Queen Elizabeth II who they considered one of their own. Batteries in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast—the capitals of the four nations that make up the…
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