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In Wednesday's The Examiner editorial titled Monarchy's crucial role in our identity, the following was offered:

"In some respects the pageantry of the modern monarchy can actually be seen as a symbol of the triumph of the people over those who claim to have arbitrary powers."

Sorry, what? The pageantry of the modern monarchy is pomp and ceremony which fails to symbolise triumph against arbitrary power when the head of state is born to reign.

Nor does pageantry preach that a constitutional monarchy is power to the people.

NewsBrian Wightman25 September 2022Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II, funeral, Constitution, democracy, Monarchy, Republic

Jacinda and Scott

PM Ardern and PM Morrison have, at best, had their differences which appear to be diluting as they tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Perhaps we just need encourage Mr Morrison and Ms Ardern to take on another challenge, another crisis where they can work together: coaching Carlton...

LeadershipBrian Wightman10 May 2020leadership, parliament, democracy