I don’t why but lately I’ve been feeling really Monarchic!!
So I feel this way and I honestly think that what remains of the Portuguese Royal Family, should have a higher relevance in our lives and Portugal’s international relations.
We see her Majesty the Queen of England acting as Chief diplomat for her country. Shouldn’t our royalty be trained to do the same? Okay I can understand that on one hand it’s the fear of having them embarrassing the country, but hey, our politicians embarrass us every once in a while (not to say everyday… woops I said it aloud!).
Perhaps we are scared of something whatever it is; after all we no longer know the meaning of writing ‘the Republic of Portugal’ in Official Documents!
Look what’s happening in the UK:
Brit school kids will soon be pledging loyalty to the Queen
Europe SunMonday 10th March, 2008 (ANI)
London, Mar 10:Under new British citizenship plans, school kids in the UK will be encouraged to swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen and will also be expected to promise to obey the law in ceremonies like those for new immigrants.
A review of citizenship by Lord Goldsmith, the former attorney general, wants kids to be more proud of Britain and therefore believes that the procedure could strengthen it, reports the Sun.
A source close to the review, ordered by Prime Minister Gordon Brown, said that the plan is designed to help immigrants and citizens develop a 'shared sense of belonging'.
The oath of allegiance mirrors the pledge by American school kids to the flag, which is made while standing at attention with the right hand over the heart.
The pledge is not compulsory but it is common practice in American schools. Goldsmith's plan came after a study, which showed that many kids in the UK are made to feel embarrassed of their roots by politically correct teachers.
Some children have been sent home from school because they wore an England shirt or because their parents sport a national symbol on their car.
Why can’t we see this happen in Portugal? Why? Why? Why? Do we load or monarchy this much? It’s funny… When a European royal family has a party, everybody wonders where the Portuguese dukes are?
I can understand why the Spanish have such affection to their Royal Family and Also the Britsih. I’m not a radical saying the Duke should step up right now and take over the country. I’m simply stating that we would benefit a lot if the Duque and the remains of the royal family had a bigger and more important role in our politics and our International relations!
3 comentários:
Nice topic!
Well, I understand how you feel... Having a royal family is so glamorous! (Well... ours isn't... It would be glamorous if our loved Duke rethought his mustache...)
Having a charismatic leader who symbolizes national culture and identity would be handy these days... Most people don't feel a sense of belonging to our country and as a person from the North of Portugal I must confide you that my sense of National Cohesion is dwindling. Maybe a king who respected the diversity of our people and traditions could help us get out of this well of self-contempt and destruction in which we seem to have fallen.(Take that ludicrous idea of teaching MBAs in English instead of Portuguese!!!)
I know it´s silly but I´m actually really glad that the U.K didn´t give up their Queen stamped notes and coins. They´re beautiful and show that national culture that you yearn for. I love the Royal family even though times are different from the Victorian era, nowadays it gracefully blends that timeless British tradition with a more modern sense of being. These days even Prince Harry goes to Iraq.Yes Sir!
I think everybody needs to feel a sense of belonging, we even see that with our immigrants, they love wearing the Portuguese football shirt, maybe it´s the Royal Portuguese Family they´re missing.Bring it on Portugal!!!We want the oath too!
Cheers Catia!!
I also admire the Timeless Tradition and Portugal has been missing it.
However, Prince Harry Is a delicate Subject. With all the conflict and issues he raises, some would say he is an embaressment to the Roayl Family. Eventhough I don't think he is i've wondered if he is truly a soon of Charles. You put those two brothers in a room and... Okay, I realise Harry is Worth writing on!!
*Makes a note and the endless list of things to write on*
Muahahahahahahahahaahhaahah. sorry Feeling evil for a split second...
This blog is gonna get a taste of many different subjects ;)
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