Queen Victoria was never put on trial for the atrocities of the British Empire.
These folk believe - not without justification - that they are above domestic and international law.
The only 'rulers' ever put on trial for their serious crimes are those defeated in a war, or Global South country's leaders who get on the West's bad side.
Queen Victoria was never put on trial for the atrocities of the British Empire.
These folk believe - not without justification - that they are above domestic and international law.
The only 'rulers' ever put on trial for their serious crimes are those defeated in a war, or Global South country's leaders who get on the West's bad side.
Be awesome if that changed soon.
Queen Victoria had no say: Parliament rules.
True, but Victoria isn't the only example that could be used here of a rulers who committed monstrosities and died peacefully in their bed.
In THEORY. In practice, the UK Head of State has considerable influence and real power.
Recall the Yanks wanted to behead Hiro-hito.
She was still the British Empire's Head of State. And she definitely had more input into policy than Cabbage Emperor Biden has had as HoS.
Sorry this is not correct.
You're more than welcome to your own opinion, Jenny.
Thank you.