Queen's true sentiments on Brexit exposed in shocking new literature
Queen Elizabeth II's Alleged Views on Brexit
In a new book titled 'Power and the Palace: the Inside Story of the Monarchy and 10 Downing Street', royal author Valentine Low claims that Queen Elizabeth II was against Britain leaving the European Union (EU) during the 2016 Brexit referendum.
According to the book, the Queen expressed her concerns about the EU to then Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg during a lunch at Windsor in 2011. She reportedly viewed the EU fundamentally as part of the postwar settlement that signified an era of cooperation after the wars.
Former Prime Minister David Cameron was reportedly informed of her position but decided against using it in the Remain campaign, according to The Times. However, a high-ranking minister supposedly spoke with Cameron in spring 2016 about the Queen's view on Brexit, revealing that she was against the UK leaving the EU and expressed disdain for Brussels bureaucracy.
The Queen allegedly made these comments with "venom and emotion" and said "I don't understand Europe." She also reportedly added "It's better to stick with the devil you know" when referring to the referendum. A palace insider claims the monarch thought the bureaucracy of the trading bloc was "ridiculous."
These allegations, if true, would go against the Sun newspaper's infamous front page published during the Brexit referendum, which read: "Queen Backs Brexit." However, Buckingham Palace complained to press watchdog IPSO about the allegations but never issued a strong outright denial.
The claim appears to have caused controversy in the past. In 2019, it was reported that Mr. Clegg later claimed the story was false and accused former Tory front bencher Michael Gove of leaking it. Sir Anthony Seldon, political historian and author, stated that the Monarch would try to avoid getting involved in politics, especially Brexit, to "not alienate some of the nation."
The revelation comes at a time when MPs are floating the idea of involving the Queen to break the Brexit deadlock. In 2019, it was reported that the Queen privately expressed her disappointment in the political class at the time and its ability to govern, as MPs threatened to involve her in the escalating Brexit deadlock.
Despite her alleged views on Brexit, the Queen has survived throughout her reign, the longest Monarch in British history, by not getting drawn into political matters. She has maintained a neutral stance, avoiding any public comments on political issues.
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