Activism of future King Charles may spark rethink of monarchy - MP

Roger Godsiff says prince’s plan to intervene in national life if made king will raise questions around democracy and devolution

Prince Charles’ intention to become an “activist” king could force the nation’s political class to rethink the role of the monarchy, MPs have been told.

The Guardian on Wednesday revealed how Charles is set to reshape the sovereign’s role by making “heartfelt interventions” in national life if he becomes king, but the House of Commons heard that that may be increasingly problematic given emerging plans to devolve more powers to Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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